> Flash did things "web technologies" didn't. This is true. Especially before HTML5's canvas, video, and audio elements were standardized. Things have gotten s

> Flash did things "web technologies" didn't. This is true. Especially before HTML5's canvas, video, and audio elements were standardized. Things have gotten so much better now with the advent of the Web Animation API also. As powerful as Flash was though, sometimes that power was misused. I remember websites with slow intro animations that you had to wait to load before using the website. Flash also powered some of the most annoying advertisements I've ever had the displeasure of viewing.