Web Standards.. and badges.. Valid this and Valid that…
I recently came across a post by Jens Meiert in which he spoke out about web professionals and specifically about how “Valid CSS and Similar Claims Are Unprofessional“. I know its an oldie but that’s how the internet works, and in this case I really can’t agree with him.
I believe from reading his further comments throughout the page that he means that it is unprofessional to use them on client sites or on a… say… web designers/developers main business site. In this case I kind of agree with him. I however disagree with him over a number of his points.
…their use should be considered nonprofessional in every seemingly professional context.
I only agree with this statement if our definition of professional context is the same as I mentioned above. What about on a web designers/developers personal blog or website?
He also states:
Do these claims make “professionals” look professional, or does it make them rather untrustworthy?
By this he is referring to his analogies about various professionals (doctors, soldiers etc.) claiming to be proficient at their job. Read on…
