Thanks all for the continued input. I did happen upon that ALA article the other day and found it quite useful, though not specifically in this context (yet). Inline validation is something I'll look to incorporate long-term.
In terms of the goals of these forms, unfortunately both of what Caroline asks are desired: tidiness = reliable data, to the stakeholder. They are trying to cut down their own efforts internally (can't fault them for that) by attempting to use web technologies to 'force' (they love that word, btw) the best possible input. To me, it's sort of the "forest for the trees" situation. However, I think things are sloooowly coming around. Through repetition on my part and input from others outside the owner's group, it seems we're beginning to get our message through. Which, ultimately, is that the more restrictive the form, the risk of losing visitors becomes more likely, as does the risk for false data that only appears valid. So, the effort internally has not necessarily been reduced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=45860 ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [email protected] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
