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primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« on: September 11, 2008, 06:41:23 PM »
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yy4me  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Thu Sep-04-08 07:25 PM
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Don't know where to ask this. The last few weeks, I have developed a strange quirk. When I type, the letters are out of order. I type hunt and peck but this is silly. Simple words like "put" come out "upt". Not just one or two words but many within the range of a paragraph or two. I'm beginning to think I've developed some strange affliction.

Now, I just went back and checked, this last paragraph had 5 words with letters scrambled. I tend to spell out as I type. I think I'm losing it, I know I should have my eyes examined but this is more than vision. Any thoughts other than that I am nuts? Maybe this is not worthy of posting, perhaps my age is catching up with me and I'm trying to blame it on something else.

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blueraven95  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Fri Sep-05-08 10:36 AM
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1. I would go to a doctor and get checked out
   
something like that, which seems to have suddenly started may be a sign of other problems.

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Droopy  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Mon Sep-08-08 10:12 AM
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2. I'm goiong to do something here
   
I'm going to type out this message and post it withoput editing for typos and misspellings. it could be that you are just trying to go too fats and your fingers can't keep up wioth your mind. I know that's what hap[pens to me. I also have fat finger syndrome. I type the same way you do and there are many toimes when I wish I could type proficiently. It would save me some time in both typoing and editing. Maybe you should gte uit checked out like the first poster said. There's certainly now harm in that and it will probably sewt your mind aty ease. Take care and let uis know how it works out.

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yy4me  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Mon Sep-08-08 04:52 PM
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3. Maybe that is it after all. Sure is annoying! The thing that bothers me is the reverse of the letters. Fat fingers I understand, I'm always bumping into the next key. It is the upt for put type of stuff that has me a little concerned. Lots of stress in my life right now that could play a part in this, I suppose. If it goes on much longer I will go to the doc. Have to go anyway end of September.

Your post does look like mine,and you did a fine thing in making me feel a little better. Getting old really is for the birds.

I found several "next key" typo's in this post and a little of the reverse letters. That is the part that is of concern. Do you ever type in a hurry and while you are looking at the keyboard, hit the letter next to what you intended. I mean, I'm looking at the darn thing, for Pete's sake!

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Droopy  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Mon Sep-08-08 10:11 PM
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4. I type a lot, yy4me
   
I type so much that I rub the painted letters off of my keyboard keys. It sounds like I do the same kind of things that you do, but there is a difference. I've been doing it since I first began typing. Since you are just now starting to make a lot of typing mistakes that you haven't made in the past maybe you should ask a doc about it just to make sure. I think maybe one hand is just working a little faster than the other and that's the reason for the dyslexic typing. You're getting faster, but one hand hasn't quite caught up yet. But, by all means, since you have to go to the doctor anyway, ask him/her about it. I'm certainly no expert on the matter. Let us know what the doc says and take it easy.

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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2008, 06:52:50 PM »
Maybe he is like me and just can`t type but trys to go to fast?

Imagine though the world of socialized healthcare with DUmmies like this.
He thinks this is an "affliction" and the first post tells him to see a doctor.

It would be on our dime. :censored:
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2008, 06:58:52 PM »
Methinks the DUmmy hath teh typo virus.
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2008, 07:02:43 PM »
That happens to me, then i get my second cup of coffee down.

This is exactly why universal healthcare would bankrupt the nation.
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2008, 07:15:02 PM »
Quote from: jukin on September 11, 2008, 07:02:43 PM
That happens to me, then i get my second cup of coffee down.

This is exactly why universal healthcare would bankrupt the nation.

Well, the DUmmies got one thing right, they *are* nuts.
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2008, 07:15:50 PM »
maybe he bought the keyboard at the same place the subway cat got hers.
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2008, 07:16:23 PM »
There's a proven cure . . .

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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2008, 07:18:38 PM »
Perhaps the OP is a LolCat ?
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2008, 07:20:14 PM »
I am a "hunt and pecker" I never learned to type classic style.  I also have been rated at 100+ WPM. 

I hate to tell the primitive, but transposing when you are a hunt-and-pecker indicates you are losing concentration.  Your brain isn't in the game.

I would be interested to know whether real typists (QWERTY-trained) have this problem when you are tired or a little liquid-enhanced.



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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2008, 07:32:01 PM »
did you say hunt for peckers? :-)
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2008, 07:33:19 PM »
Quote from: DixieBelle on September 11, 2008, 07:32:01 PM
did you say hunt for peckers? :-)

Darlin'!!!

Did you blush when you posted that?
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2008, 07:36:44 PM »
Well I said "bless my heart" as I typed it.  :lmao:
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2008, 09:47:08 PM »
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I also have fat finger syndrome

WTF? Poor typing skills is now an illness? Well frack me! How much is that free healthcare treatment going to cost me?
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2008, 10:32:30 PM »
i do that all the time....but I'm dyslexic....and can't spell for chit... all beer to the mix...I'm screwed..:cheersmate:
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #15 on: September 11, 2008, 10:35:06 PM »
I would have to agree with the blueraven95 DUmmie, it sounds like a brain problem.
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #17 on: September 12, 2008, 04:59:00 AM »
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yy4me  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Thu Sep-04-08 07:25 PM
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Don't know where to ask this. The last few weeks, I have developed a strange quirk. When I type, the letters are out of order. I type hunt and peck but this is silly. Simple words like "put" come out "upt". Not just one or two words but many within the range of a paragraph or two. I'm beginning to think I've developed some strange affliction.

Now, I just went back and checked, this last paragraph had 5 words with letters scrambled. I tend to spell out as I type. I think I'm losing it, I know I should have my eyes examined but this is more than vision. Any thoughts other than that I am nuts? Maybe this is not worthy of posting, perhaps my age is catching up with me and I'm trying to blame it on something else.

Honestly, I can't poke too much fun at this DUmmie because I've suffered from the same problem with the letters being jumbled up.

Just the other day I was having an email conversation with a liberal who supports Obama. He was going on and on about how great liberalism and the dems are and how bad conservatism and the repubs are. In order to change the subject from politics to something less confrontational I intended to type: "So how's the weather where you're at today?" But because of this jumbled up letter problem it came out as: "Why are you so freaking stupid you ignorant, dumb-ass, America-hating liberal?"
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #18 on: September 12, 2008, 05:40:23 AM »
Chuck . . . semd me your address, so I can send you the bill for a new monitor.  H5, BTW.

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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #19 on: September 12, 2008, 07:45:59 AM »
This must be one of the less insane DUmmies? I see he still has the "W" key on his keyboard.
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #20 on: September 12, 2008, 09:52:14 AM »
Blame it on Teh Rove.
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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
« Reply #21 on: September 12, 2008, 12:25:20 PM »
ProbabLy his keyboard.  He shouLd get with the sniffing primitive.  As I recaLL, his keyboard has an L key that is stuck in cap Lock mode.  Perhaps they can join forces and get a group rate.

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Re: primitive develops a strange keyboarding quirk
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Don't know where to ask this. The last few weeks, I have developed a strange quirk. When I type, the letters are out of order. I type hunt and peck but this is silly. Simple words like "put" come out "upt". Not just one or two words but many within the range of a paragraph or two. I'm beginning to think I've developed some strange affliction.

Now, I just went back and checked, this last paragraph had 5 words with letters scrambled. I tend to spell out as I type. I think I'm losing it, I know I should have my eyes examined but this is more than vision. Any thoughts other than that I am nuts? Maybe this is not worthy of posting, perhaps my age is catching up with me and I'm trying to blame it on something else.

Honestly, I can't poke too much fun at this DUmmie because I've suffered from the same problem with the letters being jumbled up.

Just the other day I was having an email conversation with a liberal who supports Obama. He was going on and on about how great liberalism and the dems are and how bad conservatism and the repubs are. In order to change the subject from politics to something less confrontational I intended to type: "So how's the weather where you're at today?" But because of this jumbled up letter problem it came out as: "Why are you so freaking stupid you ignorant, dumb-ass, America-hating liberal?"

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