Indeed, buts lets make sure it does not seem like we're just a mob of people going "YOU'RE WRONG!"
I doubt many cares about the tag, I simply get a bit *Engage lispy nerd voice* Erm, excuse me s-s-s-sir! But erm you do know that HTML is in fact not flash right? Back in the 1800 they found HTML deep under ground, and Flash was discovered in the trees! They are not the same at all, you can read more about this on my website IRGreat.com, thank you.
(I know that does not translate well XD Just think nerd voice from Trott of the Hatfilms Youtubers
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