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LDBoblo · 10-29-2009, 01:35 PM

I like "reading" for linear and/or detailed absorption of text. I think "viewing" works well when used to describe more superficial or dynamic means of consumption, including multimedia.

There is no real benefit to a specialized term. It is not just unnecessary, it's likely counterproductive.

10-29-2009, 01:35 PM	#79
LDBoblo Wizard Posts: 1,385 Karma: 16056 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Asia Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Sony PRS-505	I like "reading" for linear and/or detailed absorption of text. I think "viewing" works well when used to describe more superficial or dynamic means of consumption, including multimedia. There is no real benefit to a specialized term. It is not just unnecessary, it's likely counterproductive.