[Sigia-l] rsi (off topic)

[Boniface Lau]

> From: sigia-l-admin at asis.org [mailto:sigia-l-admin at asis.org]On
> Behalf Of Juan Lanus
>  
[...]
> Now, if somebody is damaged by using such a system and the future
> deserves only more damage that will lower their quality of life,
> what shall we do?

Teach them the proper ways of setting up and using the system as well
as ways of caring for their own body.


[...]
> One thing that can hurt is the type of movement that's needed to
> operate those "cascading menus".

Do you know of any ergonomic studies supporting the above opinion?


[...]
> If you perceive that such a movement can be difficult for a senior
> user then it's implied that it can be harmful for a junior, over
> time.

I don't agree with such reasoning. 

Seniors with severe joint deterioration have difficulty with
walking. But that doesn't mean walking is harmful to healthy people.


> 
> Many cities are implementing ramps for people who depend on wheel
> chairs to move around. When will be starting to consider those who
> are mouse-impaired?

Track ball seems to be a very good alternative for the mouse-impaired.


Boniface