] 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. 'Considered Harmful' Essays Considered Harmful |