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"what is actually good" for me. for you. This is the difference between subjective and objective parameters. If you want to say that a particular keyboard mass
by dsr_ 3y ago
"what is actually good" for me. for you.
This is the difference between subjective and objective parameters. If you want to say that a particular keyboard masses 1.2Kg and has keys with an activation point of 2.1mm at a force of 45 centinewtons, those are objective statements which can be measured, confirmed, and corrected.
You can even measure the hand geometry of a million people to come up with a figure about key center distances that will be usable for 70 or 80 or maybe 90% of them.
But "chiclets are good" is a subjective statement, a statement of your personal opinion and comfort. It's not measurable, and it cannot be applied to other people. Arguing about subjective statements never convinces anyone.
This originated with a person making a subjective statement: "Modern chiclet keyboards are an abomination". There's nothing to argue about there, unless you want to send them a keyboard to try out that you think will somehow convince them over their experience. The sensible courses are to offer options for non-chiclet keyboards, to commiserate, or to remain quiet in the knowledge that you are well-served by chiclet keyboards.