the lower case typing online is basically related to the traditional
computer standard. it is used by those of us who have been around computers
from the get go. the only people hung up on offline ways of typing are
librarians and those who gained access to the internet/computers later in
life. it has nothing to do with disabilities.
j
james linza
managing director
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----- Original Message -----
From: Chuck Stout <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2000 5:03 PM
Subject: CAPS or no caps
No, you're not the only one who finds messages with no capitals irritating
and inconvenient. Missing or inconsistent punctuation (i.e. contractions
that "dont" have apostrophes, etc.) impairs the communication process, too.
The whole idea behind these conventions is to make communication more clear,
accurate, and easy to read.
I'm glad the subject came up, since it opens another line of discussion.
Such unconventional writing often comes from people with disabilities who
may be typing with a mouthstick, headstick, or even eye-movement sensors.
(One keystroke at a time, hence, no way to hold the shift key while striking
a cap.) While many companies offer free access software that eliminates
these problems, there are still a certain number of disabled users who don't
know where or how to obtain it. Even with the software, every additional
keystroke adds a couple of seconds to the time it takes to bang out a
message. For some folks, a poorly typed message may be their only
alternative to not communicating at all.
For others, I assume it's a means of rebellion or personal expression, like
a tattoo or a tongue stud. I'm not criticizing, and I'd be interested in
hearing the rationale from those who do it as a matter of choice rather than
necessity.
Chuck Stout
(former rehabilitation engineer)
Exhibits Design and Development
Denver Museum of Natural History
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