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> It's an accepted web design practice to specify different colors for
> visited/unvisited web links. Research conducted by many web denizens
> reveals that more readers suffer from fuzzy short-term memory than
> from fuzzy eyesight. Different link colors enable memory-impaired
> readers to quickly determine if they previously visited a link.
I think you misunderstood Arlen's point. Obviously it's user-friendly if
the color of a link changes after it's been clicked. I believe he meant
that as the designer, you should not take control of this color change.
One of the first things the beginning web surfer learns is that blue
links turn purple after you click them (depending on which browser you
use, but you know what I mean). Confusion sets in when the desinger
decides to use green links that turn teal when clicked (or even worse,
green links that remain green when clicked). Novice and even
intermediate users don't realize they can override these colors.
BTW, one site I often visit uses a dark blue background with light blue
links that turn medium blue when clicked. Arrrgh!
