Question

Since I build layouts with CSS, I always refuse to use CSS hacks for different browsers.

In your opinion, is there real benefits to use hacks?

Cheers

Answer 1

Typically, I would say that they’re easy and just work. That said, there are typically other, more correct, ways of addressing whatever issue the developer may be facing.

I found this article about guidelines for using and creating CSS hacks.
The most apparent point is:

Avoid Targeting Current Versions Of Browsers

which, IMHO, is pretty sound advice. The author also provides intelligent criteria for what a CSS hack should conform to.

Here’s an abridged version:

1. Be valid. Invalid hacks are unacceptable.
2. Target ONLY older/frozen/abandoned versions of
   user agents/browsers.
3. Be ugly.