[Ipg-smz] The U.S. Census Bureau pays me $100 for some UI feedback

[Phil Shapiro]

This morning the U.S. Census Bureau paid me $100 for some UI feedback. The person there told me, "I didn't design the web site, so I want you to be very candid in your feedback." 

Me: Okay 

Her: "What is your overall impression of the web site?" 

Me: It totally, totally sucks. Did you folks use Crayola crayons to build a mock-up? If this web site were designed by middle school students, 
I'd say it would be a good first attempt. Do you want me to tell you why? 

Her: Yes. 

So then I patiently and kindly explained about all the gratuitous and un-needed elements on the web site. 

Then when I reached the Male/Female radio buttons on one of their surveys, I could barely take it any longer. 

"Just curious, did you folks get your web design degrees at Patriarchy University?" 

I was fully expecting to read about the 3/5th of a person, but apparently the Census Bureau heard about the Emancipation Proclamation. 

I concluded by telling them, "I appreciate your asking me for feedback. I'm hopeful that improvements can be made 
before the decennial census. You folks have your work cut out for you." 

They paid me my money and I gleefully ordered a pizza. 

phil 


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