I hate it when someone sends me a zoom link. It tries to download some file, while there's a tiny link to the web version available... Why would I install some program if I can just use it in my browser?
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Yep I really hate this dark pattern. Don't hide the thing you built for me to use...let me choose! Being so transparently manipulative is gross.
Because then they can’t share their root backdoor with the highest bidders.
Because zoom in your browser sucks.
So you should download their thick client. Which also sucks because it seems to have memory leaks on Linux. And they are always adding new bullshit features no one wants. And then force you to update their software, when you are already running late for your morning meeting calls.
Edit: it’s better than the alternatives though…
If zoom sucks in browser mode, it's because someone higher up decided it should, just like the "continue via browser" link should be hidden until you click to "open zoom app" once
It works fine in the browser in my experience.
The web version has literally none of these problems. But somehow it’s the one that sucks?
It works just fine unless you have to share screen. I personally hate zoom app because it gets horrible on multiple screen.
Anybody complaining about Zoom is only doing so because they have been forced to use Teams instead.
Woop, another zoombie 😄
why would I
Because it's slightly easier and someone at zoom HQ gets to say "I'm in!"¹ to steal all your data and stuff.
¹you have an obligation to be sporting
Facts don't matter. Emotions do. Many decision makers feel that in-person is better, and that's the end of the discussion.
Punch them every time you see them in person so they feel pain.
The state should not have a monopoly on violence because humans only respect violence.
Let me earn the respect of my community!
I don't see it that way. To me it seems like existing managers do not know how to manage remote teams, and you can't tell them "you should fire all the managers and hire new ones that do" because they will never fire themselves.
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Lmao do they actually occupy a huge building like this
They could occupy only a portion but pay to have their name on top.
They recently made everyone return to office so probably.
Why are there pens in the hammer factory? Just because you build a tool does not mean you should use it for everything.
Note: I'm not saying you should use Zoom for anything.
Pens weren't supposed to replace hammers.
Maybe they got swords and hammers confused.
Penis Mightier.
It's a reference to the phrase "When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail."
I am full time on site and 90% of our meetings are still virtual. Zoom isn't just for remote work.
To be fair, they presumably had an office before Zoom existed in a usable state.
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