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Why do all keyboard projects use staggered keys? This is asymmetric, more complicated, and less ergonomic.

The space bar where both thumbs perform the same action is also ridiculous.

There's a ton of keyboards that have ortholinear or ergonomic layouts. Some people just like the aesthetics of staggered keys over the alternatives.

I'm pretty sure these people aren't aware that ortholinear keyboards exist, or know that they're a better design.