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Old 09-02-2009, 12:11 PM   #491
jbjb
Somewhat clueless
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Originally Posted by ahi View Post
I don't think we'll convince each other.
So, which of the following do you agree/disagree with:
  • A format which satisfies the vast majority of users is of merit.
  • A technically perfect layout which (to the vast majority of users) makes no difference to the reading experience is an academic exercise at best.
  • Individuals are the only judge of what is acceptable to them in terms of layout - expert opinion is irrelevant in this regard.

I don't mean to sound argumentative, here - I just don't understand the approach that says that what the "experts" say is technically right is necessarily the most practical solution. It is in the nature of experts to get obsessed by the tiny details of their craft and sometimes miss the big picture. (I'm very sure I'm guilty of this in my own areas).

/JB
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