[duxuser] Re: the new uses of the slash
- From: "Flor Lynch" <florlync@xxxxxx>
- To: <duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 8 May 2004 13:20:43 +0100
I think I do see a distinction between the two per correct 'print'
usages. To illustrate, if I write an address, say, 1-4 East Street, it
includes nos. 2 and 3 because of the hyphen. If, however, instead I
write 1/4 East Street, the slash signifies only 1 and 4. Thus, the dash
joins up; the slash separates. Parent/child could thus be viewed as
standing for the two autonomous entities, where 'parent-child' signifies
between and includes the two. (The slash is also used for 'or', where
the dash would imply 'and', in academic coinages.) Thus it is
important - inconveniences braillewise notwithstanding - to use the
slash where it's yused in print. I think the logic (which is not always
obeyed) points to the use of the whole word ch contraction for child
after the slash.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Catherine Thomas" <braille@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2004 9:57 PM
Subject: [duxuser] the new uses of the slash
There is no uniformity in print usage for a slash versus a dash or
hyphen.
The unfortunate fact is that this problem requires human intervention.
Tactually, rules notwithstanding, The slash followed by a ch symbol is
difficult to read and possibly open to incorrect interpretation. If
possible, the hyphen symbol should be substituted for the slash unless
there is a definite reason to adhere strictly to print symbols.
On a personal note, I am finding more and more cases where the double
duty
done by many braille symbols is leading to more and more problems.
Without
trying to open a can of worms, I would be delighted if some of the two
letter contractions and most of the arbitrary two-cell abbreviations for
specific words were done away with. True, it would take up more space
but
it would make braille infinitely easier to learn and infinitely less
confusing.
Catherine
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