I’ve been seeing this more and more in comments, and it’s got me wondering just how big this issue really is. A lot of people feel trapped in apps like Discord, WhatsApp, and Instagram, but can’t get their friends to leave.

It’s really annoying when you suggest trying something new, whether it’s a different app or just not using these platforms so much but sometimes it can feel like no one wants to go first.

So I’m curious, what apps do you feel most trapped in? And have you tried convincing your friends to leave them? What happened? Is it an issue for you, or are you just going along with the flow?

Looking forward to hearing if this is as common as it feels!

  • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
    31·
    4 days ago

    You just said what they said but the opposite. Both are wrong. Being in the same ecosystem is not UX. It’s not something that anyone can design around.

    • Luke@lemmy.mlEnglish
      2·
      4 days ago

      So you don’t consider it an impact on the experience of using a product when it either does or doesn’t function on your device? Sounds like a most basic concept of UX to me, but I dunno what you mean, maybe.

      • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
        22·
        4 days ago

        That’s because you’re taking an extremely literal interpretation. “UX” has to do with design, and as I just mentioned, this isn’t anything to do with design.

        • Luke@lemmy.mlEnglish
          4·
          4 days ago

          I’m interpreting the term in the way it’s defined according to Wikipedia:

          User experience (UX) is how a user interacts with and experiences a product, system or service. It includes a person’s perceptions of utility, ease of use, and efficiency.

          Facetime being intentionally limited to a single platform absolutely negatively impacts it’s UX by reducing utility, ease of use, and efficiency.