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Re:Why “Simple” Websites Are Scientifically Superior by ronnier on Monday January 27, 2014 @12:21AM (#7128955)
I prefer simple HTML pages over JavaScripty type pages. And it seems these js UIs keep replacing perfectly good HTML UIs. The Hadoop web admin UI did this going from 1 to 2. I think the new google groups did the same.
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Re:Why “Simple” Websites Are Scientifically Superior by kendalk on Monday January 27, 2014 @12:51AM (#7129017)
Agreed. I know of a forum that has barely changed its design since 1997-1999. It loads fast and has many members. The focus is on content over appearance.

These javascript-heavy UIs feel heavy, almost syrupy, by comparison.

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Re:Why “Simple” Websites Are Scientifically Superior by collyw on Monday January 27, 2014 @06:48AM (#7129866)
Agreed. I like the simplicity of HN (though the expired link thing is quite annoying.
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Re:Why “Simple” Websites Are Scientifically Superior by usaphp on Monday January 27, 2014 @12:41AM (#7128998)
> I prefer simple HTML pages over JavaScripty type pages

How can you compare html and javascript? It's like comparing apples to oranges!

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