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"I don't have any evidence for this, just a hunch. If you can confirm or debunk this, please do!" So, are you actually trying it yourself? If so, you should ha
by sorbus 16y ago
"I don't have any evidence for this, just a hunch. If you can confirm or debunk this, please do!"
So, are you actually trying it yourself? If so, you should have at least anecdotal evidence. If not, not only is your idea worthless but you're not standing behind it.
Yes, I am being rather harsh. Perhaps it's because I've never found myself becoming distracted from what I'm working on by a brightly colored icon.
- jpadvo 16y agoI should have been more clear - I am trying it, and do have anecdotal evidence that it is good. I don't mean consciously distracted - having a cluttered real-world desk can be a subconscious drag on productivity, and so can a cluttered screen. This is just a way to help reduce visual clutter. Different stokes for different folks, though. This might not matter for you. Directness of speech is a good thing. I wouldn't worry about being "harsh" in a place that values it like HN does.