19Jan2012
Are Error Messages Getting Too Cute For Their Own Good
I enjoyed this post by Golden Krishna on the Cooper blog about how error messages are becoming increasingly less useful in helping you identify what has gone wrong.
Fortunately, some suggestions on writing good error messages are included towards the end, including this one from UXmatters.
Posted on: January 19, 2012 | 3 Comments
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3 Comments Posted (Add Yours)
I couldn't agree more with this!
I really hate seeing cutesy error messages when something I need to do is malfunctioning. I'd also much rather some relevant information as opposed to a cute picture or funny tagline.
Great concept.
1. Posted by Jon on January 21, 2012
Agreed. There's a fine line between friendly layman terminology and actually explaining what the problem is without being geekazoid. Good article.
2. Posted by Evan Skuthorpe on January 27, 2012
I am totallt agreed. i like your article , nice post .....
3. Posted by indusharma on February 09, 2012