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It’s not “useless” it just depends on what it is a user is looking for. I decided that alphabetical as default makes most immediate sense to someone arriving at
by philgyford 8mo ago
It’s not “useless” it just depends on what it is a user is looking for. I decided that alphabetical as default makes most immediate sense to someone arriving at the site. “Last updated” could also look a bit random initially.
- deadbabe 8mo agoBut random orders lend themselves better for discovery? If somebody’s site is just AAA they will be at the top of the list forever, what value is there in that?
- philgyford 8mo agoThe value is that it's slightly easier to browse an alphabetical list than a random one (no, I don't have a citation for this). But, yes, it would be nice to have the option to change the sort order, as well as the current filtering. One day, if it doesn't make the UI too complicated. I value simplicity.
- deadbabe 8mo agoif you know what you're looking for sure, but what if you're not looking for any specific site in particular, like the vast majority of people who visit?
- philgyford 8mo agoThat's the kind of visitor I was talking about.