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What is your opinion on Comic Sans? (kbin.social)
submitted 5 months ago by Gamers_Mate@kbin.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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I was going to make a post on unpopular opinions saying comic sans is not as bad as people make it out to be and can be useful in some cases since it is easier to read. But decided not to because I wasnt sure kbin/lemmy felt about it.

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[–] agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works 13 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It's apparently pretty dyslexic-friendly

[–] aleph@lemm.ee 3 points 5 months ago (2 children)

As are many other sans serif typefaces.

[–] agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Comic Sans is better than other sans serif options because letters like b, p, d, and q are more rotationally distinct

[–] aleph@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

According to research, the space between letters is more important for people with reading disabilities than rotational distinction.

Typefaces may affect web accessibility, but if you want to provide a better experience for readers, Comic Sans isn’t the only option. The best practice is to use a widely available font with no extra decorations or flourishes.

In addition to Comic Sans, the British Dyslexia Association recommends Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, Century Gothic, Trebuchet, Calibri, and Open Sans.

https://www.boia.org/blog/does-comic-sans-benefit-people-with-dyslexia

[–] papalonian@lemmy.world -1 points 5 months ago

People with disabilities really ought to respect your font choices.