A UI bug that only affected left-handed users
A humorous blog post about a UI bug that only affected left-handed users. The author describes discovering that a JavaScript optimization on their WordPress blog broke scrolling functionality specifically for left-handed users who scroll with their left thumb. The post is written in an intentionally archaic, playful style (using "thee" and "thou") to make a mundane bug report entertaining.
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Verily, some of our brethren (and sistren) be afflicted with a sinister disposition.
While the righteous scroll using the thumb of their right hand - as is good and proper - an accurs'd minority swing the other way.
Look, you try writing an interesting bug report without sounding like a clanker, OK!
I try to optimise my blog as much as possible. It may not look like much, but it has got it where it counts.
I've made a lot of special modifications myself to the base WordPress install.
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