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Things we learned by visualizing our work hours

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Re: Things we learned by visualizing our work hours

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Good intentions, but the visualizations don't work for me (I get Invalid Date errors) and I find the analysis to be shallow. If the amount of data which they say was collected, was actually collected, I think that this dataset deserves a much deeper dive.

Where is the data set or the visualizations? I didn't see links or embedded visualizations for anything mentioned in the blog.

Re: Things we learned by visualizing our work hours

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post #3
post #2

Good intentions, but the visualizations don't work for me (I get Invalid Date errors) and I find the analysis to be shallow. If the amount of data which they say was collected, was actually collected, I think that this dataset deserves a much deeper dive.

Where is the data set or the visualizations? I didn't see links or embedded visualizations for anything mentioned in the blog.

I missed it as well then realised NoScript was blocking it.

Re: Things we learned by visualizing our work hours

#5
post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Where is the data set or the visualizations? I didn't see links or embedded visualizations for anything mentioned in the blog.

I missed it as well then realised NoScript was blocking it.

Thank you! It is blocked by uBlock Origin as well. So if you are seeing the article but without any visualizations check your ad blocker. Definitely not a good sign for a startup.

Edit: Also, they claim insights about what influences productivity. However the visualizations shown (after you disable adblocking) do not reflect the claimed insights.

Edit2: Downvote this all you want. I assume you have a personal stake, and I doubt you will make it disappear -- they are valid criticisms. Maybe responding would be more constructive.

Edit3: Hey Colby, thanks for responding (can't respond directly). Turning uBlock off and reloading may have been coincident with visualization showing back up. Maybe overtaxed servers with the front page HN spot? (Congrats btw).

Re: Things we learned by visualizing our work hours

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post #2

Good intentions, but the visualizations don't work for me (I get Invalid Date errors) and I find the analysis to be shallow. If the amount of data which they say was collected, was actually collected, I think that this dataset deserves a much deeper dive.

Also I see some values for "productivity". What's the metric?

Re: Things we learned by visualizing our work hours

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post #6
post #2

Good intentions, but the visualizations don't work for me (I get Invalid Date errors) and I find the analysis to be shallow. If the amount of data which they say was collected, was actually collected, I think that this dataset deserves a much deeper dive.

Also I see some values for "productivity". What's the metric?

The metric is pulled from RescueTime. It's the percentage of time spent on applications that are classified as "Productive".

Re: Things we learned by visualizing our work hours

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post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I missed it as well then realised NoScript was blocking it.

Thank you! It is blocked by uBlock Origin as well. So if you are seeing the article but without any visualizations check your ad blocker. Definitely not a good sign for a startup. Edit: Also, they claim insights about what influences productivity. However the visualizations shown (after you disable adblocking) do not reflect the claimed insights. Edit2: Downvote this all you want. I assume you have a personal stake,…

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Re: Things we learned by visualizing our work hours

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post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I missed it as well then realised NoScript was blocking it.

Thank you! It is blocked by uBlock Origin as well. So if you are seeing the article but without any visualizations check your ad blocker. Definitely not a good sign for a startup. Edit: Also, they claim insights about what influences productivity. However the visualizations shown (after you disable adblocking) do not reflect the claimed insights. Edit2: Downvote this all you want. I assume you have a personal stake,…

I have nothing to do with this startup but from your comments I don't think you read the article very carefully. Also it's unfair to blame them for what your browser plugins did.

Re: Things we learned by visualizing our work hours

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post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I missed it as well then realised NoScript was blocking it.

Thank you! It is blocked by uBlock Origin as well. So if you are seeing the article but without any visualizations check your ad blocker. Definitely not a good sign for a startup. Edit: Also, they claim insights about what influences productivity. However the visualizations shown (after you disable adblocking) do not reflect the claimed insights. Edit2: Downvote this all you want. I assume you have a personal stake,…

hey, not sure why you're getting downvoted. valid points, I appreciate you pointing it out. we definitely should look into this.
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