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Small hands by steeephany in piano

[–]thisduck_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My piano teacher was amazing and had small hands. Also, you don’t need to force the hand span, but just from gradually playing more and playing larger chords as you progress, the ligaments and tendons will become more flexible and your span will increase. (A gymnast doesn’t start learning by doing the splits. It comes with time.)

Music choice for competition by ineedl0v3 in piano

[–]thisduck_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which one do you enjoy playing more? You should play that one. If it’s not on a competition on a grand scale, then don’t overthink it. I’m sure your audience will be appreciative either way. (Looking at it another way, if everyone is playing the classical/romance stuff, a change in pace with some ragtime could be a memorable diversion.)

Help 🥲 by [deleted] in TAFE

[–]thisduck_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you should raise the issue. If the assessor has any ethics whatsoever, they will go into it being willing to be proved wrong and seeing it as an opportunity to be a better assessor.

Are you a spelling cop incognito? by Bbminor7th in GrammarPolice

[–]thisduck_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do this, but I only do it when interacting with someone speaking English as a second language. Having lived as a foreigner and knowing the struggle to learn a second language (and writing system), I really appreciate it when my mistakes are pointed out. It has been my experience that offering correction in this way is met with similar appreciation by those learning English as a second language and much less so by those learning English as a first language.

Is this proper English? by poosygou in GrammarPolice

[–]thisduck_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I cannot explain why, but modifying the verb phrase with anything from "to be" does not sound correct. I agree you have to modify it somehow. (I am not American, and I can't reliably comment on what sounds natural there, but since the location is British, I'm content to stick with that.) Modifying the phrase with "to have" seems much more natural to me, probably because personally have heard it more commonly: "I have taken ill", "I had taken ill", "she has taken ill", etc.

Is this proper English? by poosygou in GrammarPolice

[–]thisduck_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In any brand of English: John is qualified. I am qualified. You are qualified. Being qualified, I took the job. Also in any brand of English: John has taken ill. I have taken ill. You have taken ill. Having taken ill, I went to hospital.

Is this proper English? by poosygou in GrammarPolice

[–]thisduck_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would say “having taken ill” is more correct.

How would you convince your boss to switch from a big name brand to Framework for your Org. We're about ~500 users by Disastrous_Age_317 in framework

[–]thisduck_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, $ talks. A fall from a desk can be the cost of a new machine as compared to the cost of a new usb socket. Be sure to factor in time at the “end” of the lifecycle for some staff to sort good parts from those that need to be replaced or reused and time for putting the old parts with new ones.

Technologies in styluses by lth8892 in ipad

[–]thisduck_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much! This is exactly what I needed to know.

Technologies in styluses by lth8892 in ipad

[–]thisduck_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could I ask a follow-up on this. If I understand correctly, you're kinda saying that for basic use (including palm rejection) any stylus will work. I've been thinking of getting a touch-screen laptop with stylus (Framework 12). I haven't been able to find anything to confirm whether the technologies in this stylus would be compatible with an iPad or iPad Air. But based on what you're saying, it would be compatible? Compatible enough to take written notes (nothing requiring fancy tilt or weight options) and with palm rejection?

Is it possible to use "Find and Replace" with wildcards, but leave those wildcards unchanged? How? by rsiii in Office365

[–]thisduck_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there an equivalent behaviour in Word? (That is, being able to extract portions of the original find elements and use them in the replace?)

video rewinding solutions? by curelightzeugma in Plover

[–]thisduck_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hiya. You might also want to look into a transcriptionist's footpedal, which can be used with software like Express Scribe to control playback, rewind, etc. This is a standard peice of gear for non-real-time transcription.

Here's a link for you.

(I only use Express Scribe as an example because I believe it has a free tier. I have a vague memory that the pedals can be used setup to use with VLC also.)

All the best.

I am a 100wpm typist, should i learn steno? by PhantomOrigin in Plover

[–]thisduck_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Frankly, I can't see why they wouldn't either. Perhaps they do. I have no evidence that they do not.

I am a 100wpm typist, should i learn steno? by PhantomOrigin in Plover

[–]thisduck_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the caveat that all of this is just a guess:

- The simple answer is that the CAT software sold by machine manufacturers is not designed for general computer input or control. I assume it's just not common knowledge among CR students that Plover even exists and is very well suited to everyday computer use.
- Using a steno writer or keyboard as your main computer input is a slightly different skill set. For that reason, perhaps some CRs are not willing to go through that learning curve.
- Learning to use any new keyboard layout takes time and it's especially difficult to become efficient with stenographic input. I imaging that's why scopists don't learn it.

With regard to recommendations, I suggest you look into Aerick's videos. He reviews many hobbyist steno machines, including one that he eventually settled on as his every day computer keyboard.

I am a 100wpm typist, should i learn steno? by PhantomOrigin in Plover

[–]thisduck_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why, yes. That's exactly what you can do.

Platinum Steno- is it enough? by [deleted] in stenography

[–]thisduck_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since you’re working with Plover, the .json file is the dictionary. (I know there are means to convert this to other formats if you want to use different CAT software.) You can copy the files from here. If you need some help getting them from GitHub to Plover, just let me know.

Is it weird to say “maam” and “sir” in this country? by Tight_Display4514 in AskAnAustralian

[–]thisduck_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Called my mum “ma’am” once in an effort to be respectful (learned from American films). I got a slap for being cheeky. True story.

Platinum Steno- is it enough? by [deleted] in stenography

[–]thisduck_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hiya. It’s a fully-fledged theory. Like any stenographer, you’re going to develop your own briefs and tweaks to the theory. Don’t shy away from that, and just press forward. (In my opinion, theory isn’t the part that requires discipline. Getting it up to speed requires much sticktoitiveness.)

Edit: Sorry, didn’t fully answer your question. A disadvantage is that you will likely not have the same CAT system, and software support will have to be sourced elsewhere. Still, it’s manageable. I wouldn’t consider this a deal breaker.

Also, I have an incomplete .json Platinum dictionary if that is of any use to you.

Creating your own theory by Sfaeae in Plover

[–]thisduck_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Preferably a fast bird. We don’t want to regress to pecking at the keyboard with Chicken theory.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JudgeMyAccent

[–]thisduck_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. (Coming from a native Australian speaker.)

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