[LINK] New HTML stupidity - Front Page 4

[Tony Barry]

At 11:43 PM +1100 24/10/2000, Robin Whittle wrote:
>I just happened upon a page in which some of the text is made of
>individual image files for each character:
>
>    http://www.rcn.com/main.html
>...



>These "power-tool" programs are bristling with impressive looking
>features so that highly paid, clueless, impressionable IT
>"professionals" can create impressive web-pages for their easily
>impressed managers who view them via the LAN.

With my preferred browser (which only does text) I get -


><IMG:lnk>Sign up now
><IMG>
>
><IMG>r_b24.gif (77 bytes)<IMG>c_b24.gif (77 bytes)<IMG>n_b24.gif (77 
>bytes)  <IMG>r_b24.gif (77 bytes)<IMG>e_b24.gif (62 
>bytes)<IMG>g_b24.gif (62 bytes)<IMG>i_b24.gif (46 
>bytes)<IMG>o_b24.gif (46 bytes)<IMG>n_b24.gif (77 
>bytes)<IMG>a_b24.gif (77 bytes)<IMG>l_b24.gif (77 bytes) 
><IMG>i_b24.gif (46 bytes)<IMG>n_b24.gif (77 bytes)<IMG>f_b24.gif (77 
>bytes)<IMG>o_b24.gif (46 bytes)<IMG>c_b24.gif (77 
>bytes)<IMG>e_b24.gif (62 bytes)<IMG>n_b24.gif (77 
>bytes)<IMG>t_b24.gif (77 bytes)<IMG>e_b24.gif (62 
>bytes)<IMG>r_b24.gif (77 bytes)<IMG>s_b24.gif (91 bytes)
>RCN has created regional websites for our regional service areas. 
>We've gathered some cool sites and we highlight sponsored community 
>events. (More Info)
>
><IMG>b_b24.gif (82 bytes)<IMG>u_b24.gif (75 bytes)<IMG>s_b24.gif (91 
>bytes)<IMG>i_b24.gif (46 bytes)<IMG>n_b24.gif (77 
>bytes)<IMG>e_b24.gif (62 bytes)<IMG>s_b24.gif (91 
>bytes)<IMG>s_b24.gif (91 bytes)<IMG>e_b24.gif (62 
>bytes)<IMG>s_b24.gif (91 bytes) are turning to the Internet and
>using the Web as a reliable business tool.
>Check out RCN's new NT Web hosting packages.
>
><IMG><IMG><IMG> <IMG><IMG><IMG><IMG><IMG><IMG><IMG><IMG> 
><IMG><IMG><IMG><IMG><IMG><IMG><IMG><IMG>
>Download the newest versions of
>Internet Explorer and Netscape
>Communicator browser software
>packages. (More Info)
>
>©2000 RCN Telecom Services, Inc.   All rights reserved. 
><IMG>logo.gif (2840 bytes)
>
>
><IMG:lnk>RIM_signup.gif (4437 bytes)
>Wireless E-mail
>Available Now from RCN!
>
>
><IMG:lnk>careers.gif (1276 bytes)
>....
>
><IMG:lnk>jn_230x33_3y_b.gif (2896 bytes)
>JuniorNet 30 Day Free Trial
>An advertising free online service for
>children. Providing an educational, entertaining and safe environment with
>ever-changing content
>(More Info)
>
>


Gee I wonder what the site is about? Will I bother to look when this 
level of clue lack is displayed? No.

Tony


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