Re: Proposal to improve the nomenclature of scrolling directions

[Bruce Korb]

On 11/07/12 13:41, Dmitry Gutov wrote:
> Mathias Dahl <address@hidden> writes:
> 
>> Finally a good proposal, thanks!
>>
>> And about Drew's argument against it, based on the current "page" term 
>> in Emacs, I'd say that very few would have a problem with it. The change 
>> proposed by Richard would do much more good than harm.
> 
> Put me down for one "yes, please!"

Another from the peanut gallery:  "Amen!!!" :)

> And yeah, switching frames and windows would also serve to improve the
> initial period of disorientation for new users, but I don't really see
> that happening anytime soon.

Anything that helps clarity is good, but it doesn't trump continuity of 
behavior.
Changing continuity requires compelling reasons.  "Uniformity of nomenclature"
falls short of compelling. :)

Cheers - Bruce