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Decision |
Monday, 25th April 2005 |
This division seems clear: Getting information is not the same thing as taking a decision.
Getting information | Taking a decision | |
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Result | Shows information. | Records data. |
Impact | none, is repeatable | makes a difference |
Looks | hyperlink | form with button |
HTTP Method | GET | POST |
Clear differenceThe planning screen of the SUMit Roster program shows a clear distinction:
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More difficult distinction: SearchThe difference is more difficult at a search screen.Searching visitors seek information, that does not seem to be a decision. Yet, their quest is recorded. Google allows you to
Hmm, that does
look a lot like a decision
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End of GET?Now, this train of thoughts imposes a difficulty. A lot of users do not realize that their actions are recorded.
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Easy to record data
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