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In article <4340380.gzYE47dVVZ@PointedEars.de>,
 Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn <PointedEars@web.de> wrote:

> >> >> > It is at this point that most people that have an actual need to
> >> >> > solve these kinds of problems turn to the available commercial
> >> >> > software and decide to solve it with money instead of manpower.
> >> >> 
> >> >> Where the question must be allowed: How came that the data has not
> >> >> been
> >> >> requested and stored in a structured form to begin with?  That is, for
> >> >> example, why only an address field in a form – why not a street, house
> >> >> number aso. field?
> >> > 
> >> > Convenience for the user, of course.
> >> 
> >> You can't be serious.
> > 
> > I can :)
> 
> Apparently.

Indeed. :)

> >> > This is a form that says "Are you connected to the citynet?" and then
> >> > you just enter your address to search the database. If the user has to
> >> > provide street name, street number and street letter in separate
> >> > fields, it's inconvenient for them.
> >> 
> >> No, it's not.
> > 
> > Actually, yes it is :)
> 
> No, it is not.

Actually, yes it is :)

> >> With separate controls they can be sure where to enter what;
> >> it is accessible, and you have no problem processing the data.  With one
> >> control, neither applies.
> > 
> > Well, I have been doing this for about ten years now,
> 
> I have been doing this for about fourteen years now.  So what?

You have monitored swedish address search terms for fourteen years? We 
should compare notes. 

> There are basic accessibility guidelines that no amount of 
> development experience can substitute (although studying usability, 
> as I did, can help).  Many of which must be followed per 
> legislation in some countries.

This.. has nothing to do with the topic at hand. 

> > and recived tons of feedback from my clients on things like this. […]
> 
> There remains the possibility that you did it wrong in another way all the 
> time.

Also, there is a possibility that you don't have enough information 
about the details of my situation to make any judgmental comments at 
all. 

> > When I say it's inconvenient for the end user, it's not something I make
> > up on the spot to be obnoxious.
> 
> Nevertheless, your logic is flawed.

Well, as long as you're merely *saying* that instead of actually, you 
know, *substantiate* that opinion, I have no idea what you expect me 
to do with it.

Words are easy :)




-- 
Sandman[.net]

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preg_match() oddities and question Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2011-11-22 12:21 +0100
  Re: preg_match() oddities and question The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2011-11-22 11:26 +0000
    Re: preg_match() oddities and question Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2011-11-22 12:36 +0100
    Re: preg_match() oddities and question Jerry Stuckle <jstucklex@attglobal.net> - 2011-11-22 07:22 -0500
  Re: preg_match() oddities and question tony@mountifield.org (Tony Mountifield) - 2011-11-22 11:47 +0000
    Re: preg_match() oddities and question Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2011-11-22 13:12 +0100
  Re: preg_match() oddities and question Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn <PointedEars@web.de> - 2011-11-22 13:30 +0100
    Re: preg_match() oddities and question Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2011-11-22 13:55 +0100
      Re: preg_match() oddities and question Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn <PointedEars@web.de> - 2011-11-22 17:56 +0100
        Re: preg_match() oddities and question The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2011-11-22 17:30 +0000
          Re: preg_match() oddities and question "Peter H. Coffin" <hellsop@ninehells.com> - 2011-11-22 17:20 -0600
            Re: preg_match() oddities and question The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2011-11-22 23:59 +0000
            Re: preg_match() oddities and question Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn <PointedEars@web.de> - 2011-11-23 01:59 +0100
              Re: preg_match() oddities and question Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2011-11-23 09:58 +0100
                Re: preg_match() oddities and question Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn <PointedEars@web.de> - 2011-11-23 22:02 +0100
                Re: preg_match() oddities and question Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2011-11-24 08:20 +0100
                Re: preg_match() oddities and question Denis McMahon <denismfmcmahon@gmail.com> - 2011-11-24 12:55 +0000
                Re: preg_match() oddities and question Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2011-11-25 09:36 +0100
                Re: preg_match() oddities and question Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn <PointedEars@web.de> - 2011-11-24 22:41 +0100
                Re: preg_match() oddities and question Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2011-11-25 09:26 +0100
                Re: preg_match() oddities and question Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn <PointedEars@web.de> - 2011-11-25 15:44 +0100
                Re: preg_match() oddities and question Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2011-11-25 16:34 +0100
                Re: preg_match() oddities and question Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn <PointedEars@web.de> - 2011-11-25 23:23 +0100
              Re: preg_match() oddities and question The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2011-11-23 09:35 +0000
        Re: preg_match() oddities and question Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2011-11-23 09:55 +0100
          Re: preg_match() oddities and question "Peter H. Coffin" <hellsop@ninehells.com> - 2011-11-23 07:53 -0600
            Re: preg_match() oddities and question Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2011-11-23 19:01 +0100
              Re: preg_match() oddities and question The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2011-11-23 18:54 +0000
                Re: preg_match() oddities and question Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2011-11-23 20:23 +0100
              Re: preg_match() oddities and question "Peter H. Coffin" <hellsop@ninehells.com> - 2011-11-23 12:58 -0600
                Re: preg_match() oddities and question Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2011-11-24 08:28 +0100
  SOLVED: Re: preg_match() oddities and question Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2011-11-25 10:32 +0100
    Re: SOLVED: Re: preg_match() oddities and question Jerry Stuckle <jstucklex@attglobal.net> - 2011-11-25 18:55 -0500
      Re: SOLVED: Re: preg_match() oddities and question Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2011-11-26 11:21 +0100

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