Re:YouTube is taking down videos on performing nonstandard W...
by ethin on Wednesday October 29, 2025 @08:54AM
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Uh... Yes, yes we do. You do realize that adding accessibility features (and I mean actually high quality versions of said features) helps everybody, right? It isn't a low-priority item. To pretend like it is just shows your ignorance.
Re:YouTube is taking down videos on performing nonstandard W...
by 4gotunameagain on Wednesday October 29, 2025 @09:27AM
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Ah, I have been called ignorant by a "computer science graduate". My life is complete.
I was writing assembly before you were alive buddy ;)
Re:YouTube is taking down videos on performing nonstandard W...
by jacquesm on Wednesday October 29, 2025 @09:16AM
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> Do you seriously believe that improving accessibility would have a higher impact in Linux adoption than improving robustness and hardware compatibility ?
Yes, absolutely. Linux is plenty robust and has lots of hardware that you can use today. The reasons people end up not using it are:
- Microsoft
- Lack of favorite application 'x' (see: Microsoft)
- Difficult to use (unfamiliarity plays a role here)
So yes, accessibility is a key factor, and not just for the people that have challenging bodies.
Re:YouTube is taking down videos on performing nonstandard W...
by 4gotunameagain on Wednesday October 29, 2025 @09:33AM
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Well then we simply disagree. I would suggest to look up negative criticism for linux online (e.g. "linux sucks site:reddit.com" etc).
It is flooded by complaints about HW incompatibilities, HW acceleration not working etc. Haven't been able to find complaints about accessibility.
Furthermore, what is the percentage of visually impaired people in the US and what is the percentage of linux desktop users ? The numbers speak for themselves.
Did I advocate for lack of accessibility features ? I just pointed out that in this context there are things far higher in the priority list. Especially given the fact that there are accessibility features, just not on par with windows.
Do you seriously believe that improving accessibility would have a higher impact in Linux adoption than improving robustness and hardware compatibility ?