fast one: wtf is "12-point type" ? - GoFuckYourself.com

Zester · 06-28-2005, 01:11 PM

from the 2257 new regulations:

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the required statement shall be displayed in typeface that is no less than 12-point type or no smaller than the second-largest typeface

what is "12-point type" is css? font-size: 12px ?

RuthB · 06-28-2005, 01:13 PM

that would sound like font size to me

Chio The Pirate · 06-28-2005, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zester

from the 2257 new regulations:

what is "12-point type" is css? font-size: 12px ?

YARGH! no font size specified be 12 point

StuartD · 06-28-2005, 01:15 PM

yes, 12px

FilthyRob · 06-28-2005, 01:15 PM

I looked at the point size and font size= option and found that font size=3 is pretty close.

If that makes sense so anyone.

Rob · 06-28-2005, 01:16 PM

12pt. is for print.
12px. is for web.

Kimmykim · 06-28-2005, 01:16 PM

12 point is a font size. Though I'm not sure how anyone can guarantee 12 point as an absolute size when different screen resolutions make it relative on the computer, unlike in print.

Zester · 06-28-2005, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by WEGRuth

that would sound like font size to me

the question is, is it: 12px, 12pm, 12pt or 12em ?

Rob · 06-28-2005, 01:18 PM

http://www.createwebmagic.com/css101...inc=sizing.inc

taibo · 06-28-2005, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zester

the question is, is it: 12px, 12pm, 12pt or 12em ?

the world will never know

Zester · 06-28-2005, 01:25 PM

wow, damn it, you guys type fast, 4 answers to my question before I posted a refrine to my question

billywatson · 06-28-2005, 01:25 PM

I know...how? I am a letterpress printer. This is an obsolete method of printing, and in order to understand points, you need to know what they are.

In printer's terms, we measure in points and picas. Throw inches and the metric system out the window.

There are 72 points in a inch. A 12 point typeface is standard size, so to speak...it's about the size of a letter printed in a book, or a newspaper.

Of course none of this matters, as monitor settings render all this worthless.

This is how much the DOJ knows about the interner and our business.

Zester · 06-28-2005, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billywatson

Of course none of this matters, as monitor settings render all this worthless.

This is how much the DOJ knows about the interner and our business.

one day i'll have to sit down and try to figure out how the fuck did these guys at the DOJ get the power to kill something they no nothing about

i'm not sure they even know what an "img" tag or "iframe" tag is

CheeseFrog · 06-28-2005, 02:24 PM

"Hire a lawyer."

iwantchixx · 06-28-2005, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NichePay - StuartD

yes, 12px

12 px is smaller than 12pt

After Shock Media · 06-28-2005, 02:37 PM

To avoid further confusion between print, web, and viewer resolutions. The DOJ in its infinate wisdom added this line "or no smaller than the second-largest typeface". So go no smaller than 12px or 13 if your real anal. Though odds are that will not be the second largest typeface anyways.

UnclePecker · 06-28-2005, 02:50 PM

Jees...
Can you imagine someone sitting in federal court in front of a jury of their piers.
The charge: Using a font size smaller than required by 2257
Facing up to 25000.00 in fines and up to 10 years in prison.
I just can't see this ever happening, sure hope not.

Ycaza · 06-28-2005, 05:26 PM

What is a letter press printer? I know, but, doe4s anyone else? I am from a long line of printing dudes and can totally back this guy. A letterpress guy has to know this shit. its dumb shit, but its totally necessary for "hot type" letter press guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by billywatson

I know...how? I am a letterpress printer. This is an obsolete method of printing, and in order to understand points, you need to know what they are.

In printer's terms, we measure in points and picas. Throw inches and the metric system out the window.

There are 72 points in a inch. A 12 point typeface is standard size, so to speak...it's about the size of a letter printed in a book, or a newspaper.

Of course none of this matters, as monitor settings render all this worthless.

This is how much the DOJ knows about the interner and our business.

nofx · 06-28-2005, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cazually

What is a letter press printer? I know, but, doe4s anyone else? I am from a long line of printing dudes and can totally back this guy. A letterpress guy has to know this shit. its dumb shit, but its totally necessary for "hot type" letter press guys.

i have no clue what that is

AdultNex · 06-28-2005, 06:12 PM

12pt is pretty big.

I'm surprised they didn't want us to include a scrolling marquee with a 468x60 banner.

2257-Ben · 06-28-2005, 06:19 PM

12 point type is a term used in the printing industry.
Go here for more information ...

http://lists.evolt.org/archive/Week-...23/030716.html

2257-Ben · 06-28-2005, 06:21 PM

http://www.webstyleguide.com/type/index.html

Here's another reference that may help to better explain it.

2257-Ben · 06-28-2005, 06:23 PM

and for those of you who might want a little bit more 'hand holding...'
http://www.webstyleguide.com/type/size.html

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Kimmykim bitchslapping zebras!!!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In a shack by the beach Posts: 16,015	12 point is a font size. Though I'm not sure how anyone can guarantee 12 point as an absolute size when different screen resolutions make it relative on the computer, unlike in print.

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billywatson Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Valley o' Smut. Posts: 3,281	I know...how? I am a letterpress printer. This is an obsolete method of printing, and in order to understand points, you need to know what they are. In printer's terms, we measure in points and picas. Throw inches and the metric system out the window. There are 72 points in a inch. A 12 point typeface is standard size, so to speak...it's about the size of a letter printed in a book, or a newspaper. Of course none of this matters, as monitor settings render all this worthless. This is how much the DOJ knows about the interner and our business. __________________ We're Fabulous! PROTECT YOUR CONTENT on Twitter I Shoot Porn.

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06-28-2005, 02:37 PM	#16
After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	To avoid further confusion between print, web, and viewer resolutions. The DOJ in its infinate wisdom added this line "or no smaller than the second-largest typeface". So go no smaller than 12px or 13 if your real anal. Though odds are that will not be the second largest typeface anyways. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

06-28-2005, 02:50 PM	#17
UnclePecker So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 266	Jees... Can you imagine someone sitting in federal court in front of a jury of their piers. The charge: Using a font size smaller than required by 2257 Facing up to 25000.00 in fines and up to 10 years in prison. I just can't see this ever happening, sure hope not.

06-28-2005, 06:12 PM	#20
AdultNex Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bostonnnn Posts: 8,985	12pt is pretty big. I'm surprised they didn't want us to include a scrolling marquee with a 468x60 banner.

06-28-2005, 06:19 PM	#21
2257-Ben Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dinuba, CA Posts: 633	12 point type is a term used in the printing industry. Go here for more information ... http://lists.evolt.org/archive/Week-...23/030716.html __________________ 2257-Ben www.2257ware.com The BEST, most compliant 2257 record-keeping software available. Period.

06-28-2005, 06:21 PM	#22
2257-Ben Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dinuba, CA Posts: 633	http://www.webstyleguide.com/type/index.html Here's another reference that may help to better explain it. __________________ 2257-Ben www.2257ware.com The BEST, most compliant 2257 record-keeping software available. Period.

06-28-2005, 06:23 PM	#23
2257-Ben Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dinuba, CA Posts: 633	and for those of you who might want a little bit more 'hand holding...' http://www.webstyleguide.com/type/size.html __________________ 2257-Ben www.2257ware.com The BEST, most compliant 2257 record-keeping software available. Period.