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Re:Ask HN: Why don't websites have 'text only' backup versions? by commentnull on Thursday May 14, 2015 @08:51AM (#9544792)
It is an awful experience. Mobile data is often sketchy, but these bloated sites don't render a single thing until all the twenty tons of front end crap is downloaded, and all to view a tiny static chunk of text. But hey, they got to use react, a metric shit ton of the latest CSS wankery, and it is connected to every social meejia platform!
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Re:Ask HN: Why don't websites have 'text only' backup versions? by lambdaelite on Thursday May 14, 2015 @09:10AM (#9544905)
Silently downloading updates in the background is another frustrating trend. I've had data caps get blown not due to my actions, but due to updates.

I think good design should include designing for the those with impairments or those who don't live in a big city with uncapped broadband.

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