Duncan Stephen

…there’s something iffy and unprofessional about web site owners putting the burden of their spam problems on their users. Solve it “on your side” instead.

Linknote — 9 November 2017 — 65 words

Web

Installing progressive web apps — Jeremy Keith, Adactio

In this post about a Google Chrome mobile user interface change, another telling comment that explains part of the reason why the web appears to be in trouble.

The way we’ve turned browsing the web—especially on mobile—into a frustrating chore of dismissing unwanted overlays is a classic tragedy of the commons. We blew it.

Linknote — 8 November 2017 — 64 words

Culture — Media — Technology — Web

Something is wrong on the internet – James Bridle, Medium

This article uses kids’ video content as an example, but really it is about how we all consume all types of content. The same effects that are causing these weird YouTube videos to be created are driving clickbait culture generally.

The direction the internet is taking seems to be taking us down a disturbing path.

Linknote — 8 November 2017 — 52 words

Human-centred approaches

The useless design features in modern products – Zaria Gorvett, BBC Future

Meet the hidden pressures shaping design, from the waistlines of kings to the whims of 18th Century wagon drivers.

At long last, an explanation for that weird tiny pocket you get on trousers. And confirmation that it is totally useless.

Linknote — 7 November 2017 — 27 words

Business — Digital

The Problem With Finding Answers – Paul Taylor

> Don’t look for a great idea. Look for a good problem…
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> Ask a better question, get a better answer.

Linknote — 6 November 2017 — 48 words

Business — User experience

Product decisions: Are customer requests overrated? – Satheesh Nanniyur, Mind the Product

> It’s a question we all must ask, not only in prioritization meetings, but every day as we carry out our jobs. What happens if we don’t deliver the feature? This is an important question.