This is an awesome idea. The example I'm most passionate about of web design I hate is an online pizza ordering site, because when I was intoxicated it was super confusing to just order a pizza.
The User Is Drunk
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#102Earlier quoted context omitted.
The user is a woman: standard UX testing, only you're forced to confront your own preconceptions for having assumed it would be otherwise.
> The user is a woman Nothing changes. Like "The user is trans" or "The user is Bulgarian" or "The user listens to Kinky Friedman" or "The user drinks from a hose". > your own preconceptions Speak for yourself.
I think that was his point?
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#103Earlier quoted context omitted.
Definitely talk to your doctor. It's not true to claim that there is no solid evidence suggesting that AA is not effective. There is a lot of shitty evidence both supporting and discrediting 12 step programs, and the author of the linked article has found plenty of shitty science to wave his hand at. Look through the dates of the studies referenced - 1967, 1981, 1985, 1996. The most recent paper there is almost 20 ye…
I realize the above post may come off as rather angry. I'm already anticipating a few "cult member identified!" replies. I'd like you to reflect on the fact that you are suggesting people avoid the primary form of treatment suggested by the National Institute of Health, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the American Psychiatric Association, the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care S…
I considered that before I posted, which is why I mentioned other treatment options that appear to have better evidence for their efficacy. It seems to me that's the most ethical thing to do when it comes to a life-threatening condition.
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#104Earlier quoted context omitted.
I realize the above post may come off as rather angry. I'm already anticipating a few "cult member identified!" replies. I'd like you to reflect on the fact that you are suggesting people avoid the primary form of treatment suggested by the National Institute of Health, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the American Psychiatric Association, the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care S…
I considered that before I posted, which is why I mentioned other treatment options that appear to have better evidence for their efficacy. It seems to me that's the most ethical thing to do when it comes to a life-threatening condition.
Fair enough. The evidence you present is outdated and incorrect.
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#105> Is this your only job? No. I have a full-time job changing the world. dude, you do frontend development for a social network. how self-aggrandizing can you be. just say you work for a social network ffs.
Where'd you read that? I should update it. That's not my current job. I'm working on building a tool to help scientists share their insights.
oh, i went on your website and thought ideapod was your full-time job. sorry. well, that could be a legitimate changing the world thing, your wording just read as arrogant to me. eating humble pie now
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#106Earlier quoted context omitted.
The user is a woman: standard UX testing, only you're forced to confront your own preconceptions for having assumed it would be otherwise.
> The user is a woman Nothing changes. Like "The user is trans" or "The user is Bulgarian" or "The user listens to Kinky Friedman" or "The user drinks from a hose". > your own preconceptions Speak for yourself.
did you even read the post you replied to?
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#107> Is this your only job? No. I have a full-time job changing the world. dude, you do frontend development for a social network. how self-aggrandizing can you be. just say you work for a social network ffs.
Social Networks changed the world. Building one, even a small part can be rewarding. Maybe not everyone in the same position will feel the same way, but you should definitively not criticize him if he does. Good for you, I also believe I'm changing the world, and I'm not here building rockets or anything like that.
i just feel that saying "i'm changing the world" is a bit of an arrogant thing to say about yourself. but i was wrong about what he did for a living.
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#108> Is this your only job? No. I have a full-time job changing the world. dude, you do frontend development for a social network. how self-aggrandizing can you be. just say you work for a social network ffs.
That seemed like some pretty obvious exaggerated humor/sarcasm to me, given the rest of the site.
If it wasn't then I agree, it comes on a little strong.
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#109Earlier quoted context omitted.
Where'd you read that? I should update it. That's not my current job. I'm working on building a tool to help scientists share their insights.
oh, i went on your website and thought ideapod was your full-time job. sorry. well, that could be a legitimate changing the world thing, your wording just read as arrogant to me. eating humble pie now
No worries! I didn't want to link to it directly, trying to compartmentalize. :D
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#110well, i threw my $50 in. looking forwards to the results! (mathbreakers.com)
Looks like the prize has gone up to $75.