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Old 01-28-2021, 04:10 PM   #15
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Re: This Is What Happens When You Over-think Things!

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Originally Posted by tomj76 View Post
The problem is really that the UI has changed. If you change a UI, then experienced people need to relearn. It doesn't affect the novice nearly as much since they never learned the "old" UI.

Drivers who are familiar with the old UI (e.g. column shift lever) know how to tell if it is in gear, neutral, or park. They need time (often more than a novice) to relearn that feedback. It is the known risk of UI design.

I was around (and pretty young) when the high/low beam switch moved from the floor to the column. I can't tell you the number of times I pushed my foot down on the floor to switch my high beams down. I don't do it any more.

These changes should not be done so casually.
There are also some user interfaces that need no changing at all.
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