Fuck typing.

[Sithro]

Okay, so one of my classes is typing. I have to learn how to do this as the keyboard is the "tool that allows you to input data into a computer."

So since I was like 10 years old, I've typed as I do now. Now, I have to re-learn it.

It's fucking hard as HELL. I can't seem to get it. When I try to move one finger I move another two or three at the same time. Sometimes I have to think for a few second to tell my finger "NO, let THAT finger move, YOU stay the fuck down."

But alas, it doesn't work.

Whats worse is when I get home, I try to practice on my daily internet runs. But it makes typing a message so slow for me it becomes a severe pain in the ass.

Whoever fucking came up with this shit needs to get donkey punched in the face. Fuck.

[Eduardo]

Donkey punch!

On a more serious note, I used to have to look at the keyboard but then after several years I noticed myself not having to anymore. Though I don't keep my fingers in any standard position, I just type.

Good luck though!

[RiskyChris]

K, Zarcath.

[Usha Starchild]

a donkey punch is actually applied to the back of the head.

[Shots]

Originally Posted by Eduardo

I thought a donkey punch was.. something else.

Best thing to do is drop out really, as this class is an indication of things to come.

Yup, he's just getting old. Tricks are hard for Old Dogs or someshit.

[Soriak]

How are they going to test your typing? Doubt it matters, as long as you can type blind and reasonably fast.

[Kuriin]

They're probably teaching him the traditional method (ASD and JKL) instead of looking at the keyboard and typing via one finger.

[OneofOne]

When I finally decided I needed to learn how to type correctly (and much faster) I got out my favorite book at the time and typed out the longest chapter, forcing myself to only type in the *new* way, regardless of how slow it was. That worked really well for me. It's just practice, practice, practice.

[I'm Rich Bitch]

Typing used to be a mandatory high school class. It was taught on a typewriter.

As I look back, it was the most valuable class I ever took. It was easier to learn on a real typewriter although you would have to use tape to correct errors.

Whatever pain it is to learn it will be the most valuable class you ever take.

[Kuriin]

I got a C in my typing class because I went too far ahead of the professor (back in middle school) and I typed too fast. =\

[Sithro]

Originally Posted by Kuriin

They're probably teaching him the traditional method (ASD and JKL) instead of looking at the keyboard and typing via one finger.

Yup, I forget what it's called, but your left hand's fingers are on asdf and your right hand on jkl;

My problem is that I'm self taught, so essentally I'm rewiring my brain. :|

[Zeste]

home row.

[Kilivek2.0]

had the same problem....

i think now i've kind of modified it but i always set my hands on asdf jkl;...

works well.

[Ironhawk]

How the hell did you type before? I've always had my hands on asdfjkl; There's a reason there are notches or bumps on the "f" and "j" keys!!

[Dabamf]

yea, how were you typing before?

i was like the 2nd fastest typer in the past 5 years in my class freshman year of high school...i think like 120ish wpm, i have sense dropped to probably 60 at best

i think that solidified my role as a nerd for the duration of high school