Comments by Ewan

• Great article – thanks Rick! I guess like many others who exist on the borderline between print and web design, my approach to AJAX has always been “No idea how to do that, but I’ve learned to recognise it when I see it.” You’ve written a really useful introduction here, and I now think I may tentatively delve further into it. Wish me luck in there…

  Posted on 4th March 2010 in response to A.J.A.X. versus Ajax and Ajax Effect

• It’d be interesting to know how many people, when given the choice between plain text and HTML emails at signup stage, choose the plain text. I know I always choose HTML because, I admit, I quite enjoy perusing the lastminute.com email newsletter… but then I just get frustrated when something more functional comes in and I have to wait for the graphics to load on my iPhone. Furthermore, I found myself agreeing entirely with you here.

  I guess it’s a case of suitability for purpose. A rich HTML email can give the impression “This is a visual publication for you to read at your leisure” – and if the content doesn’t live up to that promise, it’s a frustrating experience.

  Posted on 5th March 2010 in response to Oh my god, you’re beautiful!