David SomersMar 27
fluffy 💜

I implore software developers to

PLEASE

USE

your OWN FUCKING SOFTWARE

before forcing it on others

especially when you make major changes to the interface, or add stuff to the interface

and also developers who don't consider accessibility need to be given the access problem until they understand the issue with the shit they're making

Mar 26 at 9:40pmWeb
Show threadfluffy 💜Mar 26
why yes I am trying to release another album on symphonic why do you ask
Show threadfluffy 💜Mar 26

Symphonic's upload UX was bad but tolerable, but a few days ago they rolled out an "update" where there are now dozens more microcategories for instruments, production roles, etc., and the interface to actually select them is *abysmal*

It was fine when there were broad strokes but now it's just a fucking nightmare and it's like nobody ever tried actually using it before they pushed it out

Show threadCanageekMar 26

@fluffy I'm of the opinion that all developers should be forced to use their software on a laptop with an unusually small screen and an internet connection that randomly drops or slows down to dial-up speeds

I think making them use their software for at least a week with a screen reader would be an excellent addition to my list

Show threadfluffy 💜Mar 26

@Canageek yeah that too

also force them to use it without a mouse

Show threadfluffy 💜Mar 26
@Canageek and they also need to use it in a non-trivial capacity and not just, like, basic functional validation
Show threadCanageekMar 26
@fluffy Oh yeah, like give them a stack of CDs that they have to enter into the system or whatever. and if they don't finish the task without using a mouse or keyboard or over dial up or whatever then they don't get paid for that week
Show threadfluffy 💜Mar 26
@Canageek exactly
Show threadCanageekMar 26
@fluffy Honestly, I'd like them to be forced to use it with something like Dragon. naturally speaking as well, because using it without a mouse or keyboard is agony