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> Because we have the capability to work beyond that capacity now in most cases Except if you are in a rural area of a developed country, or in practically any

> Because we have the capability to work beyond that capacity now in most cases Except if you are in a rural area of a developed country, or in practically any undeveloped country. Most of Africa, Asia and South America have abysmal internet connections, and rural parts of Australia (even a few hours drive from a major city) are only able to get satellite internet. Tech people often fail to realise how divided and limited access to internet actually is once you leave 'tech hubs'.

iLoch 10y ago
Absolutely, but those are secondary markets for most American businesses because there are an abundance of issues with delivering any application to those areas. Whether its political, cultural, financial, etc. Priority for most businesses and website owners is to serve the people you know you can serve first, then work on supporting those other areas. Twitter, like most companies, exists to make money. If you're busy shaving off every bit you can from your requests, you're spending a lot of money. You're also losing money because I'd expect you wouldn't be serving ads, etc. as well. Most blogs that exist to make money aren't targeting those without good internet either, so I don't really see the problem.
- legostormtroopr 10y ago
  Rural areas secondary markets for most American businesses? This isn't just about Twitter, its about making sure if you are helping build a local Mom & Pop Shop's online presence - which is where all business is now days - then you build it in a way that their customers might care about. There is a world outside of cities, and a lot of people live there. The tech world needs to wake up to that, because those people where Ubers don't go, GrubHub doesn't deliver, they exist (and vote) too.
  - janesconference 10y ago
    They vote, yes, but do they buy? Do they significantly contribute to a company's economy (even potentially)? If they do, companies will be happy to spend time and resources in serving lighter versions of their content. But if they don't, there's no reason, from the POV of a company, to employ resources in something that doesn't generate revenue. If there's money, there's will.

iLoch 10y ago

Absolutely, but those are secondary markets for most American businesses because there are an abundance of issues with delivering any application to those areas. Whether its political, cultural, financial, etc. Priority for most businesses and website owners is to serve the people you know you can serve first, then work on supporting those other areas. Twitter, like most companies, exists to make money. If you're busy shaving off every bit you can from your requests, you're spending a lot of money. You're also losing money because I'd expect you wouldn't be serving ads, etc. as well. Most blogs that exist to make money aren't targeting those without good internet either, so I don't really see the problem.

legostormtroopr 10y ago
Rural areas secondary markets for most American businesses? This isn't just about Twitter, its about making sure if you are helping build a local Mom & Pop Shop's online presence - which is where all business is now days - then you build it in a way that their customers might care about. There is a world outside of cities, and a lot of people live there. The tech world needs to wake up to that, because those people where Ubers don't go, GrubHub doesn't deliver, they exist (and vote) too.
- janesconference 10y ago
  They vote, yes, but do they buy? Do they significantly contribute to a company's economy (even potentially)? If they do, companies will be happy to spend time and resources in serving lighter versions of their content. But if they don't, there's no reason, from the POV of a company, to employ resources in something that doesn't generate revenue. If there's money, there's will.