• EddoWagt
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    22 days ago

    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

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      22 days ago

      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)

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      22 days ago

      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

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        22 days ago

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