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sunnykgupta

I am not saying they are the worst. This discussion is about:

1. Why are they not changing

2. Why are they still ranking #1

3. What is the answer to life the universe and everything

- Although I've found out the answer to the last one.

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1. You'd have to ask them

2. You can't argue that they shouldn't be #1 until you can argue that something else is better.

I know when I am just doing a quick search for some reference I usually end up at w3schools, because they have actually created a quick reference for web elements, and 9/10 times the information I get serves its purpose.

So before you argue that they shouldn't be #1, please tell me where a better reference exists.

I really think you end up at w3schools not because they are a quick reference, but because they always rank #1 on Google searches for web development terms.

That may be true, but it doesn't argue against the effectiveness of the site.

I believe the person above answered your second question. Also I believe your second question answers your first question.

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