How many things can Zeldman get wrong in a simple online transaction? Well, I paid for my flickr Pro extension with a credit card– as it very clearly states when you access the extension form “Visa/MC/AMEX/Discover OR PayPal”– guess that’s too abstruse for Zeldman. Strike One. Then he laments the “hidden” information about his inaccessible photos. Yeah, that information is hidden right in the FAQ with the amazingly cryptic title “What Happens to My Photos if My Pro Account Expires?” and about a dozen other places. Strike Two. I received multiple notices about my account nearing expiration, including a standing announcement at the top of my home page every time I logged in. Strike Three.

Strike Four in our hypothetical at-bat for composing a post that only reinforces how well Flickr’s policy worked (sure got his attention) while bemoaning that very fact… though I am tempted to call this one back because what would Zeldman’s site be without his constant complaining?