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Typing Is Being Replaced by Whispering–and It's More Annoying

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Re: Typing Is Being Replaced by Whispering–and It's More Annoying

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Post by bediger4000 »

Typing got harder when everyone adopted a "mobile first" strategy. It's very difficult to type on tiny smartphone keyboard apps. Copy-n-paste on a smartphone involves many steps more than highlight/ctrl-c/ctrl-v. Even on laptops, manufactures skip mouse buttons in favor of clicking ill-defined zones on a smooth track pad area. Whispering is the next step in depriving users of the ability to perform input.

Re: Typing Is Being Replaced by Whispering–and It's More Annoying

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Post by ksaj »

I remember when people talking on their cell phones through ear buds "looked crazy." Now a room full of those same people whispering is gonna be less obnoxious, but feel like you wandered into a bizarre ritual.

Mindless entrancement always looks weird to others.

Re: Typing Is Being Replaced by Whispering–and It's More Annoying

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Post by ksaj »

bediger4000 wrote: post #4

Typing got harder when everyone adopted a "mobile first" strategy. It's very difficult to type on tiny smartphone keyboard apps. Copy-n-paste on a smartphone involves many steps more than highlight/ctrl-c/ctrl-v. Even on laptops, manufactures skip mouse buttons in favor of clicking ill-defined zones on a smooth track pad area. Whispering is the next step in depriving users of the ability to perform input.

I use Phone Link so I can conduct text messaging from my laptop. Any time I'm away from home and have to use the screen, even with Swype, I'm reminded of how much better the keyboard is for getting your thoughts out without a gazillion typos.
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