[thelist] embedding (?) audio

Robert Gormley robert at pennyonthesidewalk.com
Fri Jul 22 07:38:38 CDT 2005


Shawn K. Quinn wrote:

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>It should be noted that many users deinstall the Flash plugin due to its
>abuse for advertising, assuming they even can run it to begin with.
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It should be noted, too, that many users disable image viewing due to
its abuse for advertising, or bandwidth, assuming they can even receive
them to begin with.

>A responsible site creator should also offer a non-Flash alternative if
>deploying your suggestion.
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It should also be noted that whilst a lowest common denominator option
should always be available, that there is a reasonable expectation that
on a musician or band's website, there may well be 'inline' audio. Just
as a (graphic) designer or photographer's website may just have the odd
image or two.

Balance the needs of availability and experience. If you do it via a
Flash player, or any other means, also offer a 'offline' download
option. But don't feel that such options must be avoided like the
plague, either.

Robert


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