Why is that unfortunate if you know it has nothing to do with what they're build...

eragnew · on March 29, 2014

Because presentation of the idea matters.

rabbyte · on March 29, 2014

Sure but context also matters. If they were building something for web or everyday consumers, maybe I would agree. There are plenty of useful platforms and tools that belong to not-so-great site designs (ie: http://curl.haxx.se/ ). Seems silly to have that weigh in on the idea at all but maybe that's just me.

kermatt · on March 29, 2014

> If they were building something for web or everyday consumers...

Exactly, first impressions matter. If it were a consumer product, than the flashy decoration would have a purpose in marketing terms.

endlessvoid94 · on March 29, 2014

if it has nothing to do with what they're building, why is it above the fold on the landing page?

mbrameld · on March 29, 2014

Because if they can't develop a simple web site properly how can I trust them to host my application?

tlrobinson · on March 29, 2014

The skills required to make smooth website animations and the skills required to develop Ethereum don't overlap at all.