I find it interesting that the original question asked "do we allow
Flash" not whether the users actually WANT Flash! In my experience, yes,
there are students who enjoy spending their leisure time surfing the
net, looking for cool sites and would probably enjoy a Flash site ...
but the majority are trying to find information they need quickly and
get on with what they are doing. To many experienced surfers who have
got past the "cool" stage, a Flash sight is a major turn-off - it simply
slows done and/or hinders the info gathering process.
I'd suggest you decide what you want to be - an information service or
entertainment. If the former, forget Flash (except perhaps in lower
level areas for specific purposes)
Cheers,
Colin
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Colin K. Work, Information Resources Manager
Computing Services
University of Southampton
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