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Originally Posted by Big Juice
If your page/site loads in all of the major browsers then don't worry about the W3 validation.
W3 validation is a vanity thing for tech geeks and if any geek was really concerned with vanity they wouldn't use pocket protectors, tape on their glasses, pants pulled up to their sunken chests and greasy hair, now would they???
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This is an incorrect statement. It depends on the error in question. For instance, if there is an error for a missing alt tag for an invisible spacer image, it really won't affect anything other than failing to validate. However, if the error is more serious like a missing closing tag, it could very well change the way the site appears on different browsers.
If avoiding code infractions are just for geeks, then I hope a geek built my house.
The fact is you should be able to get the design/layout you are seeking using valid code. It has nothing to do with vanity. It is simply taking pride in your work and doing the best you can to be sure that your site is cross-browser compatible. If I come across a validation error on a site I administer, I fix it, major or minor.