I should clarify real quick because you misunderstood.<br><br>I thought the inclusion of the word "heavy" would be enough to illustrate what I thought would be a given (basically over-the-top is what I meant). I speak in a generalized fashion to encompass a whole body of thought and perspectives, so everything I'm saying isn't necessarily directed at anyone or any one thing, it's to cover more ground than that. I certainly don't want to perpetuate the misconception of not being able to use creative elements whilst still having an accessible site either (that's asinine).<br>
<br>Certainly, you can still use creative graphics/slideshows/videos, jQuery, even Flash (I personally hate Flash though), if optimized and implemented correctly and still have a user-friendly site, IF you know how to do that. My point was that many people do not know how to do that, they just want to make a cool theme (as best they can adhering to the current requirements - which is already too difficult for most - most people don't get their theme approved at least in my experience and if they do it takes several rounds of revisions) and submit it. I only meant requiring a whole new set of functional accessibility elements would hurt creativity in <i>that</i> sense (because too many people just wouldn't be able to do it). And for reviewers, it just sounds like a nightmare. Again, that's just a response to that idea in general.<br>
<br>It just seems too difficult in my eyes to implement anything official on this in any capacity, though I think your ideas are good, which is why I think you should do something yourself unofficially either way. A compelling article would be good, have you submitted this idea officially here (not entirely sure if that would be appropriate):<br>
<br><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/ideas/forum/accessibility">http://wordpress.org/extend/ideas/forum/accessibility</a><br><br>Anyways, the subject is "Accessible theme issues" and that's what we're discussing. There's no need to have a side conversation. There are all sorts of conversations started in this group, plenty that I have no interest in and I just delete as will anyone who's not interested in the subject at hand. I know a lot of people are subscribed just so they can read up on the latest and never even respond to anything as well. Anyone on an email list should understand that or unsubscribe. It's all good.<br>
<br>I hope I've made myself clear on my opinions and I'm happy to exit the discussion now if we're all understood and on the same page of what we mean and let you wait for a more authoritative response, hopefully from an admin if one hasn't responded yet.<br>
<br>Thanks, Bryan<br clear="all"><br><br>Bryan Phillip Hadaway<br>
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