[thelist] why doth i hate css? let me count the ways.
Kath
kath at cyber-kat.com
Sun Oct 12 14:12:20 CDT 2003
I'm basically on a fence when it comes to using CSS instead of tables. I
freely admit that while, I'm learning a lot about the more advanced
features CSS, don't have a complete grasp of it. I do see the advantages
of using CSS rather than tables for layout - especially going forward, but
I don't think, like some, that using tables in a pinch is a bad thing.
In theory, I do see that tables are intended for tabular data, in reality,
we often use the wrong tool for a task, simply because it works. At least
I do. I know that screwdrivers are for putting in and taking out screws,
but I find them very handy for taking the lid off a can of paint.
Baking soda was intended for baking, but thanks to some creative thinking
it has evolved into a product for doing all sorts of things.
Coat hangers were meant to hang coats, but until the auto-makers changed
the lock buttons on cars, they came in very handy for opening a car when
you left your keys inside. I could go on, but I think you get my drift.
That said, I have been working with CSS where I can and have the time to
bang my head on the desk when things don't work the way I planned.
About a year ago, I redid my personal site without tables. I've learned a
lot in the meantime and I must go back and bring it up to dote.
At 05:29 PM 10/11/2003, Josh wrote:
>I theorize this is why soooo many tableless designs look like blogs and
>typically do not have background texture (which if chosen well are not a bad
>thing), borders, shading etc... many of the things print designers--who are
>often involved with web projects--are used to and want to see on the
>website.
Maybe they do, because it's a place to start, but I don't think my site -
http://www.cyber-kat.com/home/index.html looks like a blog. In fact, I
designed it before I even knew what a blog was!
Kath ... "A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against its
government." -Edward Abbey, naturalist and author (1927-1989)
Established 1995 --> www.cyber-kat.com
Dean for President in 2004!
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