I wonder how effective this CharaChorder is at preventing RSI (repetitive stress injury). It still seems to have the same flaw as QWERTY in that it requires you to use your small finger muscles, which are more prone to RSI than say your biceps.
As a flute player who has experienced my right pinky locking up after passages involving moving between the footjoint keys, you're right to be concerned.
ps: Ugg, vice.com. I don't care for them.