RE: Instant icon comprehension

Without undermining your point that symbols are valuable, especially in international situations, even in context though the fact that this symbol is presented in a yellow triangle (pre-learned association) means that we are to take this as a warning; if this was on some other background it might indicate for example that the animal itself had an injured hand, or was prone to biting itself under stress.

Sean.

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Subject: Re: Instant icon comprehension

Given the context is a zoo, I think that we can probably agree that
whilst we hadn't seen this icon before, recognition and understanding
is instant in the context for most adults and some children.

A significant consideration is that ant text would only be understood
by a minority, as it is a tourist attraction.

The web is international, and that suggests that icons may have a
valuable part to play in some contexts.

regards

Jonathan Chetwynd



On 18 Mar 2007, at 10:41, Sean Hayes wrote:

My wife said it means "hand biters about".

Maybe the context was the cage of some rabid small furry animals

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Subject: Instant icon comprehension

Instant icon comprehension

Yesterday I came across a sign, which may be of interest.

I wonder whether members can imagine the meaning and context.
instantly?

http://peepo.co.uk/temp/icon-test.jpg

More than one gloss was used.

best wishes

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