Onebox makes baby cry
March 9, 2007 · Print This Article
I clicked on a link to Onebox.com today, because it was recommended on a discussion list I’m on. I had my two week old baby, Lidia, with me. When you click on the site, it starts a flash file that has an annoying song playing along with a voice that makes babies cry like they’ve never cried before in their short lives.
I’m quick with the off-button on my speakers, but it did take me a couple of seconds to get it. Too late, though, the damage was done. She’s probably scarred for life, she’ll never use Onebox. Of course I’m joking about that, but it is a horrible noise and voice and it did scare her and she did cry.
The point, though, is that web designers put so little thought into their sites. Exactly what does Onebox think that their flash intro does to enhance their customer experience? I’d really like to know that. And, exactly who are these idiot designers that think that flash has to have stupid music, and why do they drill it down your throat instead of asking first?
So, if you’re developing a site now, forget the flash with the stupid sounds. If you have a site that does this, remove the flash. It really sucks. You don’t need it. It annoys people. It makes babies cry.
To bad about the website. My sister just had a baby and I was surprised how little she cried.
Check my site for a link post that I placed your link on, not sure if it’s something you would want to repost.
Yea, my baby doesn’t cry too much either. She fusses when she’s hungry, and that kind of thing. My post is more about bad web design than babies, though. This was the kind of cry you hear from a scared baby. It’s a different thing, when you hear it you’d understand. Web designers should strive to build websites that are better. How bad does a web design have to be to scare a baby? Look at Onebox.com and you’ll see.
I think that would definitely be a bad sign, when babies are frightened, now I’m tempted
to take a look at Onebox, I just hope it’s not too scary. LoL.
Definately have a look, if you want an example of poor web design, or if you’re interested in their services. Bad web design doesn’t necessarily translate to bad service. But, be sure to get all the kids out of the room before you open up their site.