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Came here to say the same thing. How can it be the case that we change our surroundings so that a computer can make sense of it. Ironically a computer has no p
by Towaway69 2y ago
Came here to say the same thing. How can it be the case that we change our surroundings so that a computer can make sense of it.
Ironically a computer has no problems with apostrophes - it just another digital value - instead the way humans build software causes the problems.
- sverhagen 2y agoWell, having some limitations seems reasonable. I think it's fine we don't allow smileys in street names. Or a while just is extended ASCI characters. It just seems that an apostrophe should be okay. Also weird that a local government gets to make the call.
- NomDePlum 2y agoThey are the ones responsible for street signs. The computer system in this case is also theirs, as would be any cost to change the system to support apostrophes. There is literally no spare budget in UK local government at present. This could be a big factor too in the decision making too.
- noobermin 2y agoEveryone should know the latter point if they don't. People blame and get mad at computers but the real blame lies with software developers and their broken systems.