...or how to gain insanity points.
See if you can count the number of text styles (different colours, weight, style, position) on this page
And they have the nerve to write:
"This page last updated Jan 07, 2004 ~ For best interactive experience use Microsoft's Internet Explorer 5 and up."
This article is almost old but it applies timelessly today as well. The article deals with why you shouldn't expect to much from your web development.
Make sure you read 9 sinful points where you'll find:
Envy. You hate it when a site has a Flash intro. Your competitor gets one. Your other competitor gets one. Against all your better judgement you buy a book called "How to Learn Flash in 3 Days".
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