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First, Stockholm syndrome isn't a thing. Second, there were a bunch of alternatives and the Web won instead of them and not just because they weren't there. I

by k__ 6y ago

First, Stockholm syndrome isn't a thing. Second, there were a bunch of alternatives and the Web won instead of them and not just because they weren't there. I know, some people like running around telling everybody Qt, GTK, Swing or whatever were or even are better, but they are seemingly not for the points that matter for most of GUI apps. But yes, we should make something better going forward.

anderspitman 6y ago
> First, Stockholm syndrome isn't a thing. Have you ever had a useful conversation by starting with this?
- coldtea 6y ago
  Yes. The information that "Stockholm syndrome" is a bogus pop psychology theory disputed as to its reality today, has proven extremely useful anytime the core argument of the other side is that something was/is "bad" and has only been retained "because of Stockholm syndrome".
  - k__ 6y ago
    yes, thanks
- k__ 6y ago
  Many.
  - deleted 6y ago
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  - thesnowdog 6y ago
    With a captive audience in Stockholm?