[CODE4LIB] Hotel registration - This was a test, right?
I just registered for an overflow block room at https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_newgroupID=7466136 I noticed when I got to the Guest Details page that there was a checkbox in the Contact Information block -- Yes, I'd like to be notified… -- which was checked (not surprising) and not changeable (that was surprising). Peeking at the code, I noticed that the form tag had the words, checked and disabled. Now, since nobody could be so slimy as to do this intentionally (right?). I helped them out by using my in-browser editor to correct this oversight, because I wouldn't want them to waste electrons sending me email that I don't want. https://skitch.com/highermath/gjf9c/guest-details Hmmm… Check this box to tithe 20 percent of your income to the library… Could work. -- Cary Gordon The Cherry Hill Company http://chillco.com
Re: [CODE4LIB] Hotel registration - This was a test, right?
I was just there and I didn't have a problem with the checkbox (I was able to uncheck it without a problem). It's possible that they just really, really want you specifically on their mailing list David K. Uspal Technology Development Specialist Falvey Memorial Library Phone: 610-519-8954 Email: david.us...@villanova.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Cary Gordon Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 5:02 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Hotel registration - This was a test, right? I just registered for an overflow block room at https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_newgroupID=7466136 I noticed when I got to the Guest Details page that there was a checkbox in the Contact Information block -- Yes, I'd like to be notified... -- which was checked (not surprising) and not changeable (that was surprising). Peeking at the code, I noticed that the form tag had the words, checked and disabled. Now, since nobody could be so slimy as to do this intentionally (right?). I helped them out by using my in-browser editor to correct this oversight, because I wouldn't want them to waste electrons sending me email that I don't want. https://skitch.com/highermath/gjf9c/guest-details Hmmm... Check this box to tithe 20 percent of your income to the library... Could work. -- Cary Gordon The Cherry Hill Company http://chillco.com
Re: [CODE4LIB] Hotel registration - This was a test, right?
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Re: [CODE4LIB] Hotel registration - This was a test, right?
UNFOLLOW On Nov 16, 2011, at 2:36 PM, Joe Atzberger wrote: The site you are trying to access does not exist. Please contact the event organizer to report this problem.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Hotel registration - This was a test, right?
I suspect that this is their policy toward anyone accessing the site with Safari on a Mac. Undoubtedly, a desirable demographic. On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 2:28 PM, David Uspal david.us...@villanova.edu wrote: I was just there and I didn't have a problem with the checkbox (I was able to uncheck it without a problem). It's possible that they just really, really want you specifically on their mailing list David K. Uspal Technology Development Specialist Falvey Memorial Library Phone: 610-519-8954 Email: david.us...@villanova.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Cary Gordon Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 5:02 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Hotel registration - This was a test, right? I just registered for an overflow block room at https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_newgroupID=7466136 I noticed when I got to the Guest Details page that there was a checkbox in the Contact Information block -- Yes, I'd like to be notified... -- which was checked (not surprising) and not changeable (that was surprising). Peeking at the code, I noticed that the form tag had the words, checked and disabled. Now, since nobody could be so slimy as to do this intentionally (right?). I helped them out by using my in-browser editor to correct this oversight, because I wouldn't want them to waste electrons sending me email that I don't want. https://skitch.com/highermath/gjf9c/guest-details Hmmm... Check this box to tithe 20 percent of your income to the library... Could work. -- Cary Gordon The Cherry Hill Company http://chillco.com -- Cary Gordon The Cherry Hill Company http://chillco.com
Re: [CODE4LIB] Hotel registration - This was a test, right?
On Nov 16, 2011, at 5:02 PM, Cary Gordon wrote: I just registered for an overflow block room at https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_newgroupID=7466136 I noticed when I got to the Guest Details page that there was a checkbox in the Contact Information block -- Yes, I'd like to be notified… -- which was checked (not surprising) and not changeable (that was surprising). Peeking at the code, I noticed that the form tag had the words, checked and disabled. Now, since nobody could be so slimy as to do this intentionally (right?). I helped them out by using my in-browser editor to correct this oversight, because I wouldn't want them to waste electrons sending me email that I don't want. Unless they're doing something to un-disable the form when you submit, there shouldn't be an issue in most browsers, as the 'disable' also implies 'don't bother sending when submitting'. It's implied in the HTML4 spec, but I don't know if it's required behavior: http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/interact/forms.html#h-17.12 Now, if they had set it 'readonly', then yes, you should worry. Or that whoever made the form doesn't know what they're doing, and as I've often found out, those people seem to get paid way more money than I do even though they're clueless. -Joe
Re: [CODE4LIB] Hotel registration - This was a test, right?
I concur. If I had a nickel for every clueless person who makes more money than me, I would make more money than I do. Cary On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 5:03 PM, Joe Hourcle onei...@grace.nascom.nasa.gov wrote: On Nov 16, 2011, at 5:02 PM, Cary Gordon wrote: I just registered for an overflow block room at https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_newgroupID=7466136 I noticed when I got to the Guest Details page that there was a checkbox in the Contact Information block -- Yes, I'd like to be notified… -- which was checked (not surprising) and not changeable (that was surprising). Peeking at the code, I noticed that the form tag had the words, checked and disabled. Now, since nobody could be so slimy as to do this intentionally (right?). I helped them out by using my in-browser editor to correct this oversight, because I wouldn't want them to waste electrons sending me email that I don't want. Unless they're doing something to un-disable the form when you submit, there shouldn't be an issue in most browsers, as the 'disable' also implies 'don't bother sending when submitting'. It's implied in the HTML4 spec, but I don't know if it's required behavior: http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/interact/forms.html#h-17.12 Now, if they had set it 'readonly', then yes, you should worry. Or that whoever made the form doesn't know what they're doing, and as I've often found out, those people seem to get paid way more money than I do even though they're clueless. -Joe -- Cary Gordon The Cherry Hill Company http://chillco.com
Re: [CODE4LIB] Hotel registration - This was a test, right?
But then you would get fewer nickels. We need to figure out the equilibrium point for this function now. On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 21:23, Cary Gordon listu...@chillco.com wrote: I concur. If I had a nickel for every clueless person who makes more money than me, I would make more money than I do. Cary On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 5:03 PM, Joe Hourcle onei...@grace.nascom.nasa.gov wrote: On Nov 16, 2011, at 5:02 PM, Cary Gordon wrote: I just registered for an overflow block room at https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_newgroupID=7466136 I noticed when I got to the Guest Details page that there was a checkbox in the Contact Information block -- Yes, I'd like to be notified… -- which was checked (not surprising) and not changeable (that was surprising). Peeking at the code, I noticed that the form tag had the words, checked and disabled. Now, since nobody could be so slimy as to do this intentionally (right?). I helped them out by using my in-browser editor to correct this oversight, because I wouldn't want them to waste electrons sending me email that I don't want. Unless they're doing something to un-disable the form when you submit, there shouldn't be an issue in most browsers, as the 'disable' also implies 'don't bother sending when submitting'. It's implied in the HTML4 spec, but I don't know if it's required behavior: http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/interact/forms.html#h-17.12 Now, if they had set it 'readonly', then yes, you should worry. Or that whoever made the form doesn't know what they're doing, and as I've often found out, those people seem to get paid way more money than I do even though they're clueless. -Joe -- Cary Gordon The Cherry Hill Company http://chillco.com
