Re: boustrophedon (was: Atlantis II)

Irina Rempt wrote:
>
> On Mon, 18 Jun 2001, Yoon Ha Lee wrote:
>
> > I insist on turning the cards "right-side up" because I hate having
> > to switch from reading right-side-up or upside-down, whereas my
> > male friends don't seem to care.
>
> I can read upside down almost as fast as right side up, even music,
> and I'm definitely a woman. I can also read maps in any orientation,
> though it's easiest to turn the map the way the land lies (not
> necessarily right side up, that is).
I can read upside down as fast as right side up, also, and I'm a man. I
can barely read music as it is, I won't try upside down. With maps,
though, I find it easiest to read with north facing away from me,
usually that's right side up. I can read them any wya, though.

--
Robert