I was going to make a post on unpopular opinions saying comic sans is not as bad as people make it out to be and can be useful in some cases since it is easier to read. But decided not to because I wasnt sure kbin/lemmy felt about it.

  • aleph@lemm.eeEnglish
    8·
    9 months ago

    It’s acceptable in the following contexts:

    • In a comic
    • In content designed for children

    That’s pretty much it.

    • Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world
      7·
      9 months ago

      No no no no.

      It’s also acceptable for presidential speeches. The funny letters have a way of calming the elderly.

          • aleph@lemm.eeEnglish
            1·
            9 months ago

            According to research, the space between letters is more important for people with reading disabilities than rotational distinction.

            Typefaces may affect web accessibility, but if you want to provide a better experience for readers, Comic Sans isn’t the only option. The best practice is to use a widely available font with no extra decorations or flourishes.

            In addition to Comic Sans, the British Dyslexia Association recommends Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, Century Gothic, Trebuchet, Calibri, and Open Sans.

            https://www.boia.org/blog/does-comic-sans-benefit-people-with-dyslexia