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I think the problem is that icons are categorically bad for people who are unable to interpret their visual language. I switched my preference to text as soon
by sevensor 8y ago
I think the problem is that icons are categorically bad for people who are unable to interpret their visual language. I switched my preference to text as soon as the icons were rolled out, and forgot about them. I resented that the designers were imposing a new metaphorical scheme and expecting us all to adapt to it, to suit their own needs. It's the pinnacle of arrogance.
- bigiain 8y agoGoogle imposes a version of "a new metaphorical scheme" on every website owner and expects them all to adapt to it - it's hardly surprising they also expect human brains to adapt to suit them... I mean it's not like anyone ever met an arrogant Googler, right?
- paulryanrogers 8y agoJust curious, what do you think of emojis?
- sevensor 8y agoAll the ambiguity of body language with none of the advantages of context. I'm not the first and surely not the last person to confuse crying-tears-of-mirth with crying-tears-of-sadness. And what am I to make of an aubergine or a bicycle?