Wouldn't using a "wacom like" device count as "by hand"?

Of course. Seems like it might be the best of both worlds if you can avoid toggling over to the IRC back-channel and the like.

>Do not tell me what to do.

Why? Are you perfectly capable of making the best decisions without any external input?

Or you'd rather make your own decision (even if its BS in some cases), than an externally informed one?