On 12-08-2002, Stephen Gilbert wrote thusly :
--- "Michael R. Irwin"
<mri_icboise(a)surfbest.net>
wrote:
<snip>
I agree we must press on with what we have but
it
makes
me nervous to hear people claiming the text only
wiki
interface is an advantage that should be preserved.
I don't think anyone is
claiming that. For my part, I
think that the text interface is very important; that
doesn't mean that a GUI is out of the question. I just
want to be able to do everything with my keyboard. If
others think a GUI would be better for them, I have no
objection, so long as the GUI doesn't render the text
interface obsolete.
Another thing worth discussing :
is and if so how much is Wikipedia a Web Encyklopedia ?
Web presentation of text (or content) is not like
in traditional publications.
It is generally realized that web perception of information
is quite different. Layout and use of multimedia resources
can contribute greatly to qualities of Web pages.
If used wisely, that is.
On the other hand the "content is the king" motto is another point
of view that has its merits, I can't deny.
One should strike a balance.
It is not a top priority obviously but perhaps a subject for an "editorial"
discussion.
Regards,
kpjas