5/06/2002

[SW] - Who criticised my interface? - When users/clients suggest specific interface changes or specific elements they want in a user interface, developers should slam on the breaks before they trip up and say "OK." I've been saying this for a long time, and here's a decent article that explains why: The Sanctity of Elements, or Why You Shouldn't be Double-clicking in a textarea

Even if you're not a developer, this article may give you an idea why developers are (or should be) reluctant to say "yes" to interface changes that users suggest.