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Are users getting Dumber?   [Edit]

Survey period: 5 Nov 2001 to 11 Nov 2001

As software developers we must ensure our applications are easy to use for the general user. Sometimes though we just don't get it right. Is it us, or is it them?

OptionVotes% 
Users are getting lazier6210.42
There are more users and the average computer literacy is going down18030.25
Users are more demanding.13222.18
Programmers are getting lazier making it hard for the user345.71
Programmers have always been bad at user interfaces.7712.94
Programmers are getting smarter, so users have an easier time345.71
Users are getting better overall305.04
Users are smart, courteous and wonderful people. No, really.183.03

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GeneralRe: not my job Pin
Michael P Butler5-Nov-01 9:45
Michael P Butler5-Nov-01 9:45 
GeneralRe: not my job Pin
Ravi Bhavnani5-Nov-01 9:57
professionalRavi Bhavnani5-Nov-01 9:57 
GeneralRe: not my job Pin
Fazlul Kabir5-Nov-01 10:25
Fazlul Kabir5-Nov-01 10:25 
GeneralRe: Of course (one more snippy VB remark and I will loose it) Pin
Christian Graus5-Nov-01 10:49
protectorChristian Graus5-Nov-01 10:49 
GeneralRe: Of course (one more snippy VB remark and I will loose it) Pin
Wilka10-Nov-01 3:42
Wilka10-Nov-01 3:42 
GeneralRe: Of course (one more snippy VB remark and I will loose it) Pin
Michael P Butler5-Nov-01 9:37
Michael P Butler5-Nov-01 9:37 
GeneralRe: Of course (one more snippy VB remark and I will loose it) Pin
Tim Smith5-Nov-01 10:21
Tim Smith5-Nov-01 10:21 
GeneralRe: Of course (one more snippy VB remark and I will loose it) Pin
Christian Graus5-Nov-01 10:43
protectorChristian Graus5-Nov-01 10:43 
F1 cars are incredible examples of automotive genius, but they are an absolute b*tch to drive. The same would happen if a C++ coder was left to do the UI.

It doesn't occur to you that 'C++ coders can't do UI' is as bigoted as 'all VB programmers are monkeys' ?



Christian

After all, there's nothing wrong with an elite as long as I'm allowed to be part of it!! - Mike Burston Oct 23, 2001
GeneralRe: Of course (one more snippy VB remark and I will loose it) Pin
#realJSOP6-Nov-01 3:52
professional#realJSOP6-Nov-01 3:52 
GeneralRe: Of course (one more snippy VB remark and I will loose it) Pin
Paul Watson6-Nov-01 4:19
sitebuilderPaul Watson6-Nov-01 4:19 
GeneralRe: Of course (one more snippy VB remark and I will loose it) Pin
#realJSOP6-Nov-01 7:43
professional#realJSOP6-Nov-01 7:43 
GeneralRe: Of course (one more snippy VB remark and I will loose it) Pin
Stan Shannon7-Nov-01 6:54
Stan Shannon7-Nov-01 6:54 
GeneralRe: Of course (one more snippy VB remark and I will loose it) Pin
Michael P Butler8-Nov-01 3:38
Michael P Butler8-Nov-01 3:38 
GeneralRe: Of course Pin
Michael P Butler4-Nov-01 22:53
Michael P Butler4-Nov-01 22:53 
GeneralRe: Of course Pin
Nish Nishant5-Nov-01 0:37
sitebuilderNish Nishant5-Nov-01 0:37 
GeneralRe: Of course Pin
Paul Watson5-Nov-01 5:00
sitebuilderPaul Watson5-Nov-01 5:00 
GeneralRe: Of course Pin
Michael P Butler5-Nov-01 5:19
Michael P Butler5-Nov-01 5:19 
GeneralRe: Of course Pin
Stan Shannon5-Nov-01 5:21
Stan Shannon5-Nov-01 5:21 
GeneralRe: Of course Pin
Ravi Bhavnani5-Nov-01 9:33
professionalRavi Bhavnani5-Nov-01 9:33 
Generalseems like... Pin
Nish Nishant4-Nov-01 18:12
sitebuilderNish Nishant4-Nov-01 18:12 
GeneralRe: seems like... Pin
Michael P Butler4-Nov-01 22:51
Michael P Butler4-Nov-01 22:51 
GeneralRe: seems like... Pin
Anna-Jayne Metcalfe5-Nov-01 1:22
Anna-Jayne Metcalfe5-Nov-01 1:22 
GeneralRe: seems like... Pin
5-Nov-01 5:30
suss5-Nov-01 5:30 
GeneralRe: seems like... Pin
Jim A. Johnson5-Nov-01 5:20
Jim A. Johnson5-Nov-01 5:20 

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