Pretty good attitute expressed; but I'm biased, because I pretty much agree
with you.  I have poor hand co-ordination and (a poor speller too) seem to
be a poor speller because I hit between two keys, or often the wrong key. I
often go into caps unintentionally.  On this keyboard on which I hunt and
peck this out, I've removed the lower left corner "caps lock" and "ctrl"
keys.  I never use the far right "cluster" (clutter?) of number keys (for
numbers, I use the duplicate top row); if these were removed, key faces
might be increased in size 10% to 20%, and more important, 10% to 20% more
space between keys might be added for unco-ordinated "hunt & peckers".  Is
there such a thing as a "hunt & pecker's (designed for) keyboard?
Children's keyboards have their own set of problems. Jim  Charlotte, N.C.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Janet Jilote" 
To: 
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 4:17 AM
Subject: Re: Advice Needed


 CCCCCHA..... CHING! My two cents worth ~
>
> On several of my genealogy websites I make a special request
> that anyone email me if they find any mistakes, errors, or
> have suggestions or questions. I welcome positive, well
> intentioned input.
>
> Once, I made note of several typos on a popular genealogy
> site and sent it to the owner. In return he thanked me and
> offered me free access for my proofreading services.
>
> Then, I mentioned to a cousin that there were mistakes on
> her website. She informed me that someone else created the
> site for her, and that she was too grateful for the
> assistance and felt uncomfortable making any comment on the
> person's work.
>
> I realize that we all have various differences in education,
> approaches to problems, manners, physical abilites, and
> importance on grammer and spelling, etc.
>
> I say make your own call and take responsiblity for your
> action. Even good intentions can be misinterpreted via
> email. How we preceive what is written often is based on our
> own feelings at that moment. So, if someone has a bad day...
>
> I have a background in Desktop Publishing and was taught
> that it is best to proofread your text twice, and even
> better to have someone else proofread your work, and the
> more proofreaders the better! But we can't always do that.
> Most people misspell the same words repeatedly and don't
> notice their own mistakes. And I know from experience that
> when I have been on the computer for days I tend to send
> messages that look like my cat typed them! But when it comes
> to names, dates, and places on genealogy I take special
> care.
>
> I have a great appreciation for all those who took the time
> to use good handwriting. A census taker that didn't care, or
> wasn't well educated made it more difficult for all future
> genealogist. Same with websites, and archived messages. If
> we send mis-information some future searcher will have to do
> like we do... find supporting proof. Would be best if there
> were less mistakes, but we are human.
>
> We are not all the same. And I would hate for anyone to feel
> as if they didn't spell or type well enough to send a
> message for fear of all the critics. I welcome info. And
> if'n ya'll rite differenter than me I ain't gonna think I is
> betterin you. Just gets the dates and names rite and do's
> the bestest you can! All interested parties welcomed! Heck,
> I gots to live with facts an de truth. Ya don't have ta be
> high filuten to be freindly!
>
> I do the best I can under whatever the circumstances, hoping
> others will not be too judgemental towards my mistakes, and
> that I treat others as I would like them to treat me...
> sound familiar?
>
> My advice:  question your motive.
>
> Some people are teachers, and some are critics, some people
> are still learning, and others just don't care.
>
> Progress, not Perfection,
> Janet
>