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that's not- (kbin.melroy.org)

submitted 3 weeks ago by Aatube@kbin.melroy.org to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev

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[–] EddoWagt@feddit.nl 7 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I'm a visual designer, tricks like this are often used to increase legibility.

If multiple people are complaining that its annoying and less readable, then I don't think it's working

[–] sus@programming.dev 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

A key part of visual design is knowing that the users don't know what's best for themselves. They usually stop complaining after 3 months which is proof that you are correct and they are wrong!

(sarcasm rate: 1 - ε)

[–] And009@reddthat.com 5 points 3 weeks ago

It's not like they have an option to switch to

[–] And009@reddthat.com 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Yep it's not the correct context to use it unless there are accessibility requirements. For example the tool is frequently used by people who are in the neurodivergent spectrum

[–] EddoWagt@feddit.nl 4 points 3 weeks ago

That makes sense, I suppose it could be useful for some