[stylist] Kerry's comments on hood exercise

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

Kerry,

First, amen about the reply thing.  Some Stylist messages are bogged
down with former messages.  Can make for a very long read even if
searching for new responses.  *smile*

Second, I hear you about the lip gloss thing.  I guess I didn't
necessarily expect everyone to know what flavored lip gloss was, but I
assumed (after my own back and forth when writing it) that tasting
something on ones lips would be the result of a flavored lip product.  I
agree with what you say, but I also feel this is an example of when a
writer has to make a decision knowing not everyone will like it, but
makes sense to the writer.  Ultimately, clarity is essential for all
writers, and that is why we all turn our work over for feedback.

As to the white space, I understand the issue when writing for people
who may not visually see the text, but I proffer this question, do we
not follow certain guidelines or adhere to norms in writing just because
we don't visually see?  I am not saying anything is right or wrong,
simply putting the question out there.  White space is a simple, but
much used way to denote change in a narrative.  I use it frequently, and
I have to read many pieces in my classes where white space is employed.
As a tool, how do we, as blind writers, decide to make stylistic choices
that may not translate when using screen readers?  We must follow
grammar and spelling rules, but what about those style choices?

Regardless, using something like an asterisk or other symbol is another
way to denote change, blind or not.  That is a good suggestion, and I
will try to do this in the future.

Bridgit