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I realise what is meant, but not only is the term "granny" both sexist and ageist, it is also unnecessary. There is no useful distinction between a "granny" and
by wzdd 13y ago
I realise what is meant, but not only is the term "granny" both sexist and ageist, it is also unnecessary. There is no useful distinction between a "granny" and a "user" in this person's hierarchy. MOST people view computers as tools to get things done and aren't interested in "exploring beyond that" -- or are we going to distinguish between "car drivers" and "granny car drivers" as well, when talking about simplifying the interface?
- didgeoridoo 13y agoTop Gear did exactly that (partially in jest): http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OmS-YTL02pY&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DOmS-YTL02pY http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OmS-YTL02pY&desktop_uri=%2Fwatc...
- jiggy2011 13y agoWhat is special about grannies is that they are almost certain to not have grown up with this type of technology.
- marrs 13y agoMore likely than being sexist or ageist, the author probably had his granny in mind when he was trying to think of the label. I agree that it's not a very good one though; it's too specific. I don't really agree on your wider point, though. Car manufacturers do absolutely distinguish between "car drivers" and "granny car drivers", and also between "boy racers", "mums on the school run", and so on. If you're going to manufacture a new car, you need to know who you want to sell it to. The same should be true of computer platforms.
- vinceguidry 13y agoHow is "granny" sexist or ageist? Is calling black people "black" racist? Is the NFL sexist because women can't be/aren't athletes?