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Most people probably don't know the difference. That doesn't make them stupid or uneducated, it just means they're probably not familiar with graphic design (wh
by roarcher 4y ago
Most people probably don't know the difference. That doesn't make them stupid or uneducated, it just means they're probably not familiar with graphic design (why would they be?).
The author is merely defending his choice to use the more familiar term against pedants.
- netsharc 4y agoMaybe I'm old-fashioned, but if I read the news I don't mind learning something new. He could've used "typeface" and added a 1-sentence explanation at his first use of the term. Readers probably would appreciate getting a new piece of trivia. And those who already knew that can also have a little "I knew that!" proud moment.