Re: [WSG] New Zealand Web Standards??

2004-12-07 Thread Terrence Wood
Joe - like your work. Point 2 about interested amateurs is more a commentary about the state of web design in general, not specifically those working in govt departments ;-) More about the guidelines lacking teeth: Cabinet paper is here.

[WSG] New Zealand Web Standards??

2004-12-06 Thread Darren Wood
This may be completely off topic, but I feel I should rant to you lot as you all share my views... I've noticed quite a few kiwis on this list, and that is *awesome*! It means more standards based design and development in our fair land...or so you'd think. I get _very_ depressed when i see high

Re: [WSG] New Zealand Web Standards??

2004-12-06 Thread Nick Gleitzman
On 7 Dec 2004, at 2:19 PM, Darren Wood wrote: I get _very_ depressed when i see high profile[1] new zealand sites completely drop the ball[2]... So, jump in with irresistable proposals for redevelopment, and plan on retiring early! N ___ Omnivision. Websight.

RE: [WSG] New Zealand Web Standards??

2004-12-06 Thread Jamie Mackay
Wood Sent: Tuesday, 7 December 2004 4:19 p.m. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [WSG] New Zealand Web Standards?? This may be completely off topic, but I feel I should rant to you lot as you all share my views... I've noticed quite a few kiwis on this list, and that is *awesome*! It means more

Re: [WSG] New Zealand Web Standards??

2004-12-06 Thread Justin French
On 07/12/2004, at 2:19 PM, Darren Wood wrote: I get _very_ depressed when i see high profile[1] new zealand sites completely drop the ball[2]... I'm guessing there's an equal percentage of Australian sites who neglect standards. I don't think it's a NZ-specific issue, and nor do I think us

Re: [WSG] New Zealand Web Standards??

2004-12-06 Thread Matthew Cruickshank
Darren Wood wrote: I get _very_ depressed when i see high profile[1] new zealand sites completely drop the ball[2]... A few months back (maybe even a year) the NZ government released web guidelines for all their websites.[3] I think it's about 2 years old now. I was on the working

Re: [WSG] New Zealand Web Standards??

2004-12-06 Thread Matthew Cruickshank
Darren Wood wrote: I get _very_ depressed when i see high profile[1] new zealand sites completely drop the ball[2]... A few months back (maybe even a year) the NZ government released web guidelines for all their websites.[3] I think it's about 2 years old now. I was on the working group

Re: [WSG] New Zealand Web Standards??

2004-12-06 Thread Terrence Wood
duh me. OK... I agree with you Mike =) Terrence Wood. russ - maxdesign wrote: I agree with your thinking Russ... web standards are a means to an end not the end itself. They represent a philosophy, framework or tool set. Jut to clarify, that email was sent by me on behalf of Mike Brown, who is