Ooooh... I wonder if we're going to see any more "Flash: 99% bad" articles, now that Macromedia is handing out the greenbacks. Will Neilsen disclose his interest in future related articles? We'll see...

Posted by: MadMan on June 3, 2002 12:11 PM

 

"Will Neilsen..." Isn't he the guy who sang, "Ain't it funny how the time slips away?"

Posted by: Frank on June 3, 2002 09:17 PM

 

I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Maybe Macromedia will fall victim to the Jakob-effect and DHTML will gain new followers.

Posted by: on June 4, 2002 10:21 AM

 

I can see the cross sell in useit.com already.

Not being part of the industry, but a humble web site manager, why do so many people in the industry dislike JN?

For me he fell out of favor when he started using useit.com as a eCommerce vehicle - nothing wrong with it, but it was not what it used to be...the advice always had an angle after that...seemed less sincere.

Posted by: JB on June 4, 2002 12:45 PM

 

"Flash: $99k good"

Posted by: Matt Round on June 4, 2002 12:59 PM

 

>>>Maybe Macromedia will fall victim to the Jakob-effect and DHTML will gain new followers.<<<
Hehehe, this was a funny one...
Seriously, however, I think "the Jakob effect" is a powerful one. The community might not like him, but he took usability to the masses. He made a lot of people be willing to build a better Web.

I'd also appreciate more insight on why people dislikes him.

Posted by: Manuel Razzari on June 4, 2002 01:04 PM

 

"Flash: $99k good" = Very funny.

Posted by: John S. Rhodes on June 4, 2002 01:41 PM

 

I dislike Jakob because, IMHO, his informative, sincere Alertbox columns are now shallow vehicles for selling NNGroup products. There are other pundits more worth my time now who seem to still care about building a better web.

Posted by: on June 4, 2002 01:58 PM

 

Why Jakob Nielsen is disliked? He positions himself as this altruistic guru that "gets the word to the masses" about Usability, all the while he's going for the money grab.

What rubs people the wrong way is the "open sneakiness" about working in plugs for his group, his expensive reports, his books, his guest speaker skills, his whatever.

And don't forget that smug little smile.

I want to know what I'm dealing with. I much prefer someone who is up front about the fact that he's in it for the money (aren't we all when it comes down to it?) and by the way here is some stuff he is willing to share with you for free.

Posted by: Lydia on June 4, 2002 05:38 PM

 

Yawn. Hack Flack goes to MACR.

Hope we still see those stupid Flash animations of Jakob dancing naked.

Macromedia completely neglects and has practically killed the product that made it (Director) for eye candy generating crap.

Posted by: Biff Cantrell on June 6, 2002 02:42 AM

 

You have naked Jakob photos and haven't been sharing? Damn you.

Posted by: on June 6, 2002 09:53 AM

 

Maybe Jakob will be able to pay for a designer to bring his web presence out of 1995.

Posted by: Chris McEvoy on June 7, 2002 08:18 AM

 

I've found naked pictures of Jakob Nielsen on the Web, and I think the time has come to share it with you Webword patrons.

Click here to see the nude pictures.

WARNING: These pictures contain full nudity, and nothing is concealed. They may offend you if you're the sensitive type. By clicking on the link above, you agree that you've read and understood this warning. Let me repeat, all pictures have explicit nudity in them.

Posted by: MadMan on June 7, 2002 11:58 AM