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> VLC is what it is today VLC is the least common denominator of video players. Its UI is asinine and the two primary reasons for its popularity are its iconic
by ryukoposting 2y ago
> VLC is what it is today
VLC is the least common denominator of video players. Its UI is asinine and the two primary reasons for its popularity are its iconic logo and multi-OS compatibility.
I admit you're probably right on the topic of stepping backwards by one frame, but I wouldn't be so quick to shower VLC with broad praise like that.
- throwaway2037 2y ago> Its UI is asinine Well, that's not a very nice thing to say. And, it isn't productive to the conversation. What is it about end-user software with a GUI that seems to trigger such heated, emotional responses on HN? Each time that I read discussions like these, everyone and there uncle pops into the conversation to add the "one thing" they don't like about it. Or "I'll never use it again after that UI bug from 2004." It is exhausting. One thing that I have learned over the years: Never ask a dev their opinion about a UI. Or, if you do, make sure to ignore whatever they say. It is mostly complaining about "hang-nails".