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Jan 3, 2004 | 04:40 PM

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Why do we need this sign???

I've been seeing this sign for quite a while now and it really bugs me. Why do we need it? If you can't read, why do you care if there is a library nearby?

http://members.aol.com/rmoeuradot/200x200/guide/I-8.gif

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Jan 3, 2004 | 04:48 PM

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Re: Why do we need this sign???

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Originally posted by stu37d

Any opinions??

STU

...Just that that is darn funny!!

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Jan 3, 2004 | 04:53 PM

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jskufan

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I think a lot of our signage is moving to symbols rather than text. This is due to our multilingual society! That way signs don't have to be printed in several languages.

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Jan 3, 2004 | 04:55 PM

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This is true Jsk, I would hate to see a country where everyone spoke the same language!!!! HEAVENS THAT WOULD BE WRONG

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Jan 3, 2004 | 04:57 PM

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gts

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I saw a good one online, the sign said:

C A U T I O N ! ! !

The edges of this sign
are very sharp.

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Jan 3, 2004 | 05:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by jskufan
I think a lot of our signage is moving to symbols rather than text. This is due to our multilingual society! That way signs don't have to be printed in several languages.

I kind of figured that was part of the reason, but it still strikes me as strange that we need to pander to every other language.

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Jan 3, 2004 | 05:03 PM

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Mil1ion

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Maybe it means :

A man just ahead is actually reading a Map.

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Jan 3, 2004 | 05:05 PM

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Matts72

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Anyone ever notice the merge sign? The DOT can't figure out why no one understands it, and they never realized that the sign is wrong.

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Jan 3, 2004 | 05:06 PM

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I think we are moving to symbol signage because the lovely people in this country are lliterate.

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Jan 3, 2004 | 05:13 PM

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I have never seen that sign before...anywhere

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Jan 3, 2004 | 05:47 PM

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its sad but there are still people out there that can't read the writren language

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Jan 3, 2004 | 06:35 PM

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why are the numbers on my ATM machine in brail as well as normal numbers?

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Jan 3, 2004 | 06:42 PM

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That joker sure has gotta "round head"

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Jan 3, 2004 | 06:44 PM

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Quote:

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why are the numbers on my ATM machine in brail as well as normal numbers?

I think it is crazy that you find them on drive up ATM's.

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Jan 3, 2004 | 07:12 PM

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Braille on ATM Buttons...
Read the "American Disabilities Act" It's on Fire Alarm Pull Stations also and on Apartment Intercoms that only have LCD displays. I'm told that by 2005 all remotes must comply also.
Next thing you know we will be able to read braille on our gear shifts.

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