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The user no longer uses the software. It's the other way around. Modern computing feels so... nonconsensual. Everything coerces you into creating an account,
by nicbou 4y ago
The user no longer uses the software. It's the other way around.
Modern computing feels so... nonconsensual.
Everything coerces you into creating an account, installing an app, allowing notifications, etc. And when did "no" become "not now"?
The Google Search bar on my Pixel's home screen no longer opens YouTube links in Firefox, but instead redirects me to the Play Store to install the YouTube app.
Reddit won't show me certain subreddits on the mobile website. They're only available in the app.
Twitter won't let me see tweets without signing in. Instagram prompts me to create an account as soon as I scroll.
There's a lot more. I need a host of browser extensions just to make the harassment bearable.
- quickthrower2 4y agoThe other things is with software being online they are more than happy move and change things around so you have to keep relearning the app. Jira is terrible for this, so is Azure.
- blep_ 4y ago> Reddit won't show me certain subreddits on the mobile website. They're only available in the app. You may enjoy i.reddit.com, which has the advantage that I'm pretty sure they've forgotten they run it and so it never gets updates. I miss when "never gets updates" was a bad thing, but here we are.
- badpun 4y ago> And when did "no" become "not now"? Yep, the language that tech companies use is so slimy and dystopian it hurts. Most other companies don't pretend to be your friend and guardian who knows what's best for you better than you know yourself. The tone of many tech companies (starting with Google) in their communication to end users is patronising and frankly offensive.