I own a mechanical keyboard, and I have the displeasure of working in an open office space. Two things: 1. The keyboard really isn't that loud. I've used this

I own a mechanical keyboard, and I have the displeasure of working in an open office space. Two things: 1. The keyboard really isn't that loud. I've used this keyboard for well over a year, and have yet to have had any complaints about the noise; compared to other noise sources (any conversation, the jackhammers outside my office, occasional city noises), the keyboard is quieter. It's also the sort of "noise" in my opinion that is easy to tune out, as opposed to stuff with signal, like nearby conversations/meetings. 2. Hate towards such owners is misdirected. The problem is the open office layout, not the keyboard. Now, I also have quieter switches (Cherry MX Browns, I think).