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[Ian Santopietro <isantop@xxxxxxxxx>]

I think that a verb like "Filer" or something would be much better. It's
still contextually relevant to the function of the application, simple to
understand for new users, and unambiguous regarding support.

On Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 8:30 AM, frederik.nnaji@xxxxxxxxx <
frederik.nnaji@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi brandon,
>
> On Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 3:44 PM, Brandon Watkins <bwat47@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> As someone that works in tech support, his anecdote is painfully accurate
>> and a valid reason that naming something just "files" can certainly up
>> being so simple that its actually *more confusing*. :)
>>
>> Some might call naming it files "simple", I think its just overly vague,
>> and being vague leads to confusion.
>>
>
> I think you have a strong point here. ;)
> In defense of the "simple" formulation i'd like to add, that it is also
> concise and perfectly coherent with the type of content it represents on
> metaphorical level.
> OTOH, at second thought, Files & Folders sounds more accurate to me.
>
> I'll let this sink in.
>
> Thank you for your ideas, i think you both helped me shape a more solid
> understanding of this deceivingly simple matter.
>
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