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So?

An affordance affords. It's in the word.

> pulling, but not pushing.

Because of prior ubiquitous, universal training. Something with a place for fingers to grasp must be for pulling because pushing needs no such requirements.

If you want to split concept hairs or justify common-sense, you're going to have to delve into linguistics.

Have a happy weekend.



I'm not debating the definition of the word. I'm saying I avoid using it where I can because I've personally found it hard to get multiple people to agree on the definition - you're proving the point by debating against your own link.


I would second that take. "Affordance" is commonly used to mean at least two different things all the time. I think Don Norman himself recommended against using the word at some point.




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