Re: Ignore patterns should not be case sensitive (usability)

Jared Hardy wrote:
>
>>
>> Yes, you are biased. It is absolutely wrong to not be aware of the
>> difference, especially in filenames and the problems it causes in a
>> mixed-platform world.
>
> You seem to be very biased as well, just with less admission.

I think I'm being realistic. Ignoring the case in filenames is about
the same as ignoring the colors of a traffic light.

> I'm not
> arguing that it's right not to be *aware* of the difference, at least
> not in all cases. I just think it's a valid assumption, that the
> interface should by default take into account the perceptions of the
> average user -- label case does not provide a sufficient difference in
> object definition to be noteworthy.

In this instance you might be right, but training people to ignore the
difference in general is like teaching them to ignore the colors of
traffic lights.

-- 
   Les Mikesell
    lesmikesell_at_gmail.com
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