[Maybe Spam] RE: [WSG] print headers/footers

[Robert O'Neill]

It was not Barbara's features I was highlighting (please don't take that the wrong way), just the fact that generally designing a web site for a majority, inherently means you are discriminating against a minority.   Minorities rule in a court of law.         ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please visit the PPA Website at: www.ppa.org.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------   Rob O'Neill Web Team Manager Prescription Pricing Authority Bridge House 152 Pilgrim Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 6SN   email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]   tel: (0191) 203 5483 ext: 5483   >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/26/04 03:53pm >>> In this particular case though, I'm assuming the styling that Barbara is after is only an "extra" feature, some eye candy, and that the printouts still make sense on browsers that don't support print styles...so, as well meant as the warning was, let's not lose sight of the real issues. If I say "our site is designed to look nice in browsers that support standards-compliant code", for instance, I'm not discriminating against users of old/alternate browsers as long as it degrades gracefully and still makes sense without the styles... Of course, if Barbara was hoping to put essential information in purely CSS generated headers/footers, which would not appear in browsers which don't support print styles, then yes, your point is valid... P > -----Original Message----- > From: Robert O'Neill [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 26 April 2004 15:26 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [WSG] print headers/footers > > > Just a quick note to all UK designers out there (can't speak for other countries), if you design with 'most of our > visitors' in mind be afraid, very afraid. A printed page with headers and footers stating Disabilities > Discrimination Act 1995 could be heading your way soon. > > Unless your designing an Intranet or a network site that is not available to the public, design your site with > everybody in mind, regardless of what your user reports tell you. > > One of the main reasons for standards is accessibility to all. ***************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help ***************************************************** *** IMPORTANT NOTICE *** *** PPA DISCLAIMER *** This e-mail and any attachments transmitted with it, including replies and forwarded copies subsequently transmitted (which may contain alterations), contains information which may be confidential and which may also be privileged. The content of this e-mail is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient(s), or the person authorised as responsible for delivery to the intended recipient(s), please note that any form of distribution, copying or use of this e-mail or the information in it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the Network Team at the Prescription Pricing Authority via e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] including a copy of this message. Please then delete this e-mail and destroy any copies of it. Further, we make every effort to keep our network free from viruses. However, you do need to validate this e-mail and any attachments to it for viruses, as we can take no responsibility for any computer virus that might be transferred by way of this e-mail. This e-mail is from the Prescription Pricing Authority whose principal office is at Bridge House, 152 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 6SN. Switchboard Telephone Number :- +44 (0)191 232 5371