So the left turn signal is an arrow pointing to the right? And the right turn signal is an arrow pointing to the left?
How does that pass, well, anything at all without someone saying “that might not be the best idea”!
Congratulations, Mini, you made the stupidest turn signals ever
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Re: Congratulations, Mini, you made the stupidest turn signals ever
#12> Mini has not heard any concerns from customers regarding the rear turn indicators I wouldn't expect them to: they cannot see their own turn signal lights while driving. If they happen to be behind another Mini, they already know about it and it may not throw them off-guard like others who aren't familiar with it.
> they cannot see their own turn signal lights while driving.
You are supposed to inspect your car at least from time to time. This includes walking over to see your turn signals work correctly.
Re: Congratulations, Mini, you made the stupidest turn signals ever
#13Lighten up, have a little fun. embrace quirks. Not everything needs to be generic and cleansed of all personality.
Ah, yes. Form over function, the driving principle for many insane UX "improvements" over the past 20 years. Personality is great. It's not more important than clarity or other related concerns though.
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#14Lighten up, have a little fun. embrace quirks. Not everything needs to be generic and cleansed of all personality.
I would love to embrace quirks in all areas of life EXCEPT the safety aspect of heavy machinery.
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#15I laughed out loud as soon as I saw the gif of the turn signal. This is an unintentional Stroop test in a place where you need to have absolute clarity.
Re: Congratulations, Mini, you made the stupidest turn signals ever
#16Lighten up, have a little fun. embrace quirks. Not everything needs to be generic and cleansed of all personality.
I doubt anyone would’ve called it stupid when the arrows pointed in the direction the car would be driving. There’s zero common sense in reversing them.
Re: Congratulations, Mini, you made the stupidest turn signals ever
#17So the left turn signal is an arrow pointing to the right? And the right turn signal is an arrow pointing to the left? How does that pass, well, anything at all without someone saying “that might not be the best idea”!
How could anyone be confused? They’re on the side the car is turning - like every other turn signal you’ve seen in your entire life.
Re: Congratulations, Mini, you made the stupidest turn signals ever
#18> Mini has not heard any concerns from customers regarding the rear turn indicators I wouldn't expect them to: they cannot see their own turn signal lights while driving. If they happen to be behind another Mini, they already know about it and it may not throw them off-guard like others who aren't familiar with it.
> they cannot see their own turn signal lights while driving. You are supposed to inspect your car at least from time to time. This includes walking over to see your turn signals work correctly.
Most people I know leave that up to their service people.
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#19Lighten up, have a little fun. embrace quirks. Not everything needs to be generic and cleansed of all personality.
Honestly I'd be fine with blinkers being anything, make them emojis for all I care, _except_ arrows pointing the wrong direction. The quirkiness isn't the problem at all here
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#20someone sat down, designed those tail-lights. and got all the subordinates to nod, in agreement. then they later went to their husband / wife and little kids with a smug on their face like they did a good job.