Ok I see now we are arguing semantics.

Problem- people were having jams

Solution- space out most commonly used keys randomly so jams are less frequent

Consequences-

• In theory assuming a perfect machine and a skilled typist you type slower because you have to move your fingers more

• in practice you type faster because the jams were a much larger limiting factor than the key placement

So they slowed it down in order to speed it up. Both of you are saying the same thing.