> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lothar B. Baier [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, 19 November 2004 7:07 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [WSG] Font size and arrogance
> I design all my websites on a
> computer with the screenresolution set appropriate to the size of the
> screen I use. If the user does the same, he will be able to read, what
> is written there. If  not, it's not my fault.

If a general user can't use a program that was designed for him, it is your
fault. If he cannot read it, if it is too complex, if it completely misses
his attention or gives him the feeling the site was not made for him - all
of this is the developer's fault. Or do you want to blame the user for that?

> My job is to design pleesing websites, which are liked by both, the one
> who pays and the average user. I don't think it's my job, to solve all
> the problems in readability caused by bad browsers, wrong adjusted
> screens an bad default settings. Nobody pays me for that.

People will pay you for it later. You produce good websites that work for
all your users and it will pay back as there are no unsatisfied customers.
You are talking about designing pleasing websites: my mother, who hasn't got
a clue on how to adjust her screen, increase font-size or use any other
browser than IE 5, don't you think she has the right to expect a "pleasing
website" with a font she can read?



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