Mr. Krystal Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 As a web developer, I have some serious issues with Flash. It runs my processor at 80 to 150% of it's maximum (dual core), rapidly sucking power and generating tons of heat. It is the key to numerous hacks, security flaws, and other internet annoyances (animated, audio blaring ads, for example). It's not supported on several popular devices for the above reasons. It's almost always used inappropriately (gratuitous animation that actually hurts interaction). Even when used correctly, it's almost always used to do something that can otherwise be done with other, usually more stable technologies. But the number one problem I have with it is that it is almost always the cause of browser freezes and crashes.Case in point, while learning Flash and it's surrounding technologies for my job, I went through a series of video tutorials online at ADOBE'S OWN WEBSITE. The Flash video player generated errors and crashed 3+ times. I was inspired to create this poster.I have to admit that Flash is not totally useless. It makes it very easy to create cartoons and simple games. If Flash was only used for that purpose, I think the internet would be a far better place.What is your opinion on Flash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARWINGCOMMANDER 3987 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I like Flash, I just don't like the annoyances you mentioned. Oh well, sh@# happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shaper Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I only use flash when it comes to videos. I rarely play games that use flash so I rarely encounter problems. The way I see it as long as it continues to work for me it can exist. Although it shouldn't be used for things it wasn't made for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZComposer Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Flash has it's uses, but website UI is NOT one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePointingMan Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 I hate flash for almost all purposes, I don't mind the animations if done well, but the games, they feel so... wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 NOW I agree with you. An aging relic good only for games (most cartoons made with it are awful) however, remember back in the day when it was amazing? Those were the bad old days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Krystal Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 NOW I agree with you. An aging relic good only for games (most cartoons made with it are awful) however, remember back in the day when it was amazing? Those were the bad old days.Nah. Not really. Those were the early days of my idiocy with regard to UI design. "Gee willikers! I can't wait to stop and watch the exact same animation of a singing cat BEFORE I get to go to the actual content of a site about pet adoptions." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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