] It is not uncommon, in the context of academic debates
] over computer science and Web standards topics, to see
] the publication of one or more "considered harmful"
] essays. These essays have existed in some form for more
] than three decades now, and it has become obvious that
] their time has passed. Because "considered harmful"
] essays are, by their nature, so incendiary, they are
] counter-productive both in terms of encouraging open and
] intelligent debate, and in gathering support for the view
] they promote. In other words, "considered harmful" essays
] cause more harm than they do good.