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I've been reading FR for years now and during that time I've always found that the format for FR is rather confusing and convoluted. While I keep coming back I repeatedly find myself asking 'why this format?' I know that this was custom written by Jim Robinson and that's pretty cool. But having participated in a multitude of online communities I've seen many formats that work and many that don't. FR is unique in that it's need and user interest has overcome the usability issues that would normally drive off a user base but I still have to wonder -...

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A study by Switzerland's Logitech International has found most U.S. working people are not happy with the cubicle that passes for office space these days. The computer peripherals company's survey of 1,003 U.S. offices worker found 42 percent of them graded their work space design a C, CNET News reported. Another 10 percent rated their cubicle or office a D, and 4 percent gave it an F. Only 6 percent gave their space an A. Lack of privacy was the top annoyance cited by those surveyed. Other irksome features mentioned by many included "not...