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Most users do not like changes that add very little value despite requiring they make regular investments in skills they already invested in and seek to derive
by ddingus 4y ago
Most users do not like changes that add very little value despite requiring they make regular investments in skills they already invested in and seek to derive value from.
Microsoft, and they are by no means alone in this, do that ALL THE TIME. And the most consistent reason they have provided is some benefit to them. They imply it means value for users, but that is a secondary rationalization.
Source: Many normie type windows users asking me, "Why?" ...often in tandem with, "How?"
Edit: Regarding the tile menu, the normies often just type something now, then pin it so they do not have to navigate a less familiar and arguably less interface again later.
- phendrenad2 4y agoWell you have your sources and I have mine. But my experience is completely the opposite of yours.
- ddingus 4y agoWhich very strongly suggests significant percentages of users are impacted. It is far from a monoculture out there. Right now, we are seeing a lot of features and the UX in particular, being dumbed down. That is impacting a lot of people and it really is not helping too many people, except the big companies wanting a common experience across mobile, desktop, etc... Overall, it is a growing net loss, unnecessary.
- phendrenad2 4y agoI don't think a lot of users are impacted. Most of the "dumbing down" is actually useful feature improvements and simplifications, and most people who care are a vocal minority.