Hi David, It's always funny how two people can read the same thing and draw two conclusions.
To me, Mark Gristock pointed out that if there was a publicised process freely or possibly affordably available, then more sites would use the system. Thus supporting your recent fervent posts on the list by using a broadly available system. I thought that it could be something constructive that someone on the list might like to get behind - to create something positive without making new and experienced developers alike jump through hoops. Whereas you saw the attack on the 'not-for-profits' and if that's what you were pointing to with the 'disingenuous' remark, then I understand completely. Unfortunately, as I am not privy to Mr Gristock's discussions or research on the subject, I would be drawing a very long bow indeed if I publicly commented on how sincere the remarks are or cast aspersions on his skills or character. I'm guessing you have done a lot more research into him than I, as this is obviously something you are very active in in the position you hold (that you mentioned earlier). Sorry if you thought I was pointing at 'nasty not-for-profits', I tend to concentrate on solutions rather than the rhetoric that precede them in media articles these days. It's just the way I read. Cheers, Trent David Goldstein wrote: > Hi Trent, > > Good point. I agree that in general not-for-profits do not spend enough time > sharing accessibility to the public, and what's needed to be done. But > there's always the issue of how to allocate resources and what you consider > the organisation's priorities within a limited budget. > > However it's a bit disingenuous for this so-called expert on usability to say > "Building dull, technically compliant websites is easy but building > commercially successful sites that are also accessible is not." > > If someone wants a website that has all the bells and whistles and flash and > what-have-you, this is fine. The developer just needs to provide an alternate > version that is updated as is the bells and whistles version. Besides, not > everyone has all the bells and whistles, so in reality, for accessibility or > otherwise, an alternate version will be needed. > > Cheers > David > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: .au DNS Discussion List <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, 6 December, 2006 11:34:07 AM > Subject: Re: [DNS] 'Most websites' failing disabled > > > Interesting reading David, thank you. > > Of particular interest was the "Time to talk" section of that same piece. > > Cheers, > Trent > > David Goldstein wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> This is just to follow-on from the recent discussion. And yes, I know it's >> not DNS, but just noting the problem. >> >> Cheers >> David >> >> 'Most websites' failing disabled >> Most (97%) of the leading websites around the world are failing to provide >> the most basic accessibility standards for people with disabilities. >> >> The survey was across 5 sectors in 20 countries. >> http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6210068.stm >> >> --------- >> >> David Goldstein >> address: 4/3 Abbott Street >> COOGEE NSW 2034 >> AUSTRALIA >> email: Goldstein_David @yahoo.com.au >> phone: +61 418 228 605 (mobile); +61 2 9665 5773 (home) >> >> "Every time you use fossil fuels, you're adding to the problem. Every time >> you forgo fossil fuels, you're being part of the solution" - Dr Tim Flannery >> >> Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com >> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> List policy, unsubscribing and archives => http://dotau.org/ >> >> >> > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > List policy, unsubscribing and archives => http://dotau.org/ > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > List policy, unsubscribing and archives => http://dotau.org/ > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- List policy, unsubscribing and archives => http://dotau.org/
