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Am I the only one who finds it frustrating how sites seem to be prioritizing mobile users over PC users? (lemm.ee)

submitted 8 months ago by Corno@lemm.ee to c/casualconversation@lemm.ee

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I tried looking at the reviews for a monitor, and when I clicked "see more reviews" I got redirected to a page asking me to login and to provide my mobile phone number (which I didn't do for privacy reasons).

On Instagram I was confused at everyone else mentioning Instagram stories because I only have the option of uploading pictures and videos. Then I found out that it's something you can only do if you use Instagram on a phone... I swear I've came across a few sites that wouldn't even let you sign up if you were using a PC

I only ever browse social media on a PC and that's the way it will always be. Sometimes I can't help but feel like desktop/computer users are becoming an afterthought. Anyone else have similar feelings? 🫠

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[–] Libb@jlai.lu 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I only ever browse social media on a PC and that’s the way it will always be. Sometimes I can’t help but feel like desktop/computer users are becoming an afterthought. Anyone else have similar feelings? 🫠

They are. This gives much better control to them of what we're doing when we're doingon 'our' phone, and much less control to us at the same time. It's a Win-Win situation... for them only. And a lose-lose for us (worse experience and much less control of it).

That's one of the reasons I refuse to use my phone to do anything... where I still have the option.

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

There are Instagram proxies like imginn that you can use to new stories and posts

[–] Etterra@discuss.online 2 points 8 months ago

No, but the mobile market is where the money is, and greedy corps are gonna chase the almighty fucking dollar at all costs.

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

I never really need Uber, but I was going to set it up for a trip. Even though I knew I would be using my phone to get the rides, I still will only enter credit card info on a desktop with proper blockers installed. Yeah, you can't setup an account on desktop at all.

[–] UniversalMonk@lemm.ee -1 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I feel this. I prefer desktop for almost all of my posting and reading online. I only use phone when I am out and about.

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