I think Flash kicks ass. Macromedia really outdid themselves when they created it. It's got some serious power. But it seems to me that Flash guys get lost somewhere in the learning process, because it does take a long time to learn to do it well, and it seems that alot of guys come out the other side trying to make the biggest impact with a "Look how fucking awesome this Flash it!"
And it is awesome. But it shouldn't be the main focus of it. Unless you're doing a Flash tutorial or something.
Flash should integrate seamlessly with the site. It should be a tool. Much like Javascript, or other coding languages are used. You don't make a site for selling porn that has it's primary focus on how cool the javascript is that you used.... why would you do it with Flash? It's not about the Flash... it's about the porn. Or whatever you happen to be selling.
I think this is where alot of guys go wrong. It took a long time to learn to use the tool.... and they want everyone to know how good they are.... which is fine.... if you're selling your Flash skills and not something else with it.
This is why, when I was talking about the menus up there.... for most applications, the end user should never even realize he's looking at a piece of Flash. It should be seamless to the site.
But..... what the fuck do I know anyway...
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