I can tell from the responses that most list members totally missed my points about the dumbing down of people through technology. Tom is right in that it is the people rather than the available technology that is the real problem. I am a screen reader user, I do have my spell checker turned on all the time although I am a good speller. The availability of electronic books is great, and I do use a DTBM to access NLS material. I have an iPhone and do use VoiceOver. I just think that the trend toward using technology rather than our brain or body, such as possibly doing away with keyboards because you can dictate, using a calculator because it is easier than doing simple math using your own skills is a trend in the wrong direction. Anyway, back to gaming. All devices have their place in society. Some people do need specialized equipment and I don't find fault with that at all.
If we could all have the opportunity to be like Steve Ostin, the $6,000,000 man, or be ourselves, and we chose the former option, sports wouldn't be as much fun due to the lack of challenge. I really enjoy a game of cards against other people, or a game of chess against another person, without a computer being involved. It's the human interaction as well as the banter during the game that enhances the experience. I can play against a chess program or computer, and I quite often do, but I prefer human against human, using a board and men across from one another at a table. Machines don't respond to your taunts and razzes, and they also don't give you any of your own medicine. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [email protected].
