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Re: Slightly OT: CSS Naked Day

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From: Christian Heilmann
Date: Apr 5, 2006 9:00AM

> I'm not convinced that this CSS version of "A Day Without A Mexican"
> is actually providing anything useful. Especially as (a) we know that
> good graphical design and layout are accessibility and usability
> features, and (b) nobody these days "views" the web as seen here
> anyway.
>
> It might have more impact if everyone switched to a "zoom" layout by
> default with ability to switch back to the normal view. This naked day
> just seems pointless and rather backslappingly self-congratulatory
> instead of truly educational or useful.

I still think a "keyboard only day" would be fun :)

Override all click events and test for keydown to send off links.


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