[boost] Re: [Poll] New look-n-feel for Boost documentation

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-09-30 23:38:24

Joel <joel_at_[hidden]> writes:

> "Blue relaxes our nervous system. It has a sobering effect on
> the mind and can cause people to be more contemplative, which
> is the opposite reaction as red."
>
> "Blue surroundings, if not too dark, increase productivity.
> Studies show that students score higher, weightlifters lift
> heavier weights in blue rooms. People retain more when reading
> information written in blue text."
>
> (reference: http://tinyurl.com/4zscu)
>
> Now, that last point is contrary to the study you mentioned,
> and I agree with it.

I don't see any contradiction there.  Blue can have all those effects
and still be harder to read.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
http://www.boost-consulting.com