| ▲ | GuB-42 4 days ago | |
Like many people here, I dislike the moralizing aspect, so I tried thinking of it on a more technical perspective. Which led me to the question: Why are the tabs and URL on my browser on top while the OS bar is on the bottom? It looks like it would work if we flipped it over, in fact, on mobile, it would work better, and it is an option you can set! Another one: US style power outlets, the one with the ground plug. We always tend to make it look like a little face, with the ground plug at the bottom. Now what if you flip it... it is actually better (i.e. safer)! And clocks. Why is 12 on top? And why do locks have the pins on top in some parts of the world and on the bottom elsewhere? And numeric keypads, why is "1" on top or on the bottom depending on the situation?. Why do trapezoidal connectors (ex: HDMI) have the long side on top? Turning things upside down is not just for maps, sometimes if may even help give some bit of insight. | ||
| ▲ | ajsnigrutin 4 days ago | parent [-] | |
Let's be fair, in some cases, is does look "upside-down" https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/cadent/t... :) | ||