Should Stenography/Shorthand be abolished in the Philippines?

Question

yes, it does exists in some colleges

Answer 1

if still being taught at schools there must be demand for it. no need to abolish it.

Answer 2

you cannot! because, i have their fonts on my computer.  

Answer 3

It is out-dated now.

Answer 4

Does it still exist? If yes, Then Yes.... hehe

Answer 5

If you are taking secretarial course it should not be abolished.  Because it is still being used in all courts, as it speeds up the stenographer in taking dictations and when a read back is called for he or she would be able to transcribe or narrate exactly to the last letter and punctuation.  Much like studying / becoming a Seaman, no mater how outdated you still have to study Morse Code.

Answer 6

I don't think so.

How about Court Stenographers?   They would lose their job.

Answer 7

It should not be abolished unless there are new (and better) conventions made that can replace it. As it is, it is still serving its purpose -- e.g. taking down court proceedings. And even if there are newer shorthand conventions already, you don't have to abolish the old one; just allow people and institutions to make the choice. In time, the less useful one will just die a natural death.