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> there would be a seperate log-in process for Chrome versus every other google service Chrome is not a Google service. It is a web browser. It should act like
by torstenvl 8y ago
> there would be a seperate log-in process for Chrome versus every other google service
Chrome is not a Google service. It is a web browser. It should act like one.
- shawnz 8y agoIs that just your opinion, or do you genuinely believe most Chrome users see it that way?
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- dithering 8y agoWe could apply the principle of least astonishment to get a feel for correct behaviour without resorting to sterile arguments about what proportion of users understand the difference between a web site and a web browser. If they looked at a slightly risque URL on their phone, would the average user expect Chrome on their laptop to autocomplete that URL?
- shawnz 8y agoThe current behavior does not activate syncing by default in spite of the slippery slope arguments being made here. Furthermore i think most users would in fact expect syncing like that to work with minimal configuration in this day and age.
- torstenvl 8y agoPlease be civil with people who have a different perspective. The implication that the opposing position is outmoded is not a logical argument, it's an insulting one. "In this day and age," I'd think we could learn to be less dismissive of people.
- dithering 8y agoWell he was replying to me and I didn't read him as uncivil at all. His response ("syncing is expected") is completely on-point when talking about the PoLS. I disagree, obviously, and think syncing is scary voodoo magic. I don't see how you can say "users are unsophisticated and don't understand the difference between web sites and web browsers" and also say "users are sophisticated and expected config syncing". Unfortunately, to get any further we have to test users.
- plorkyeran 8y agoGoogle clearly considers Chrome to be a Google service and not just a web browser.