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>Do you refer to the human using your software as a "user" or "player?" But "multiuser" already has an existing connotation that is different that "multiplayer
by ncallaway 3y ago
>Do you refer to the human using your software as a "user" or "player?"
But "multiuser" already has an existing connotation that is different that "multiplayer". Multiplayer indicates a stronger "real-time, everyone sees the exact same thing", while "multiuser" is a weaker term. "Multiplayer" is used specifically _because_ the experience is supposed to be a parallel to the place where the term originated: video games.
The idea of a "multiplayer" document editing experience is all users are _occupying_ the same space (and often can even see each other).
> I recommend using this as an opportunity to highlight the unprofessionalism of your competitors.
I'm not in the space. I'm just aware of the space. I don't find the behavior of people in the space to be unprofessional.
Thank you for attempting to "correct" my behavior.