1) not sure it’s true this is the case (show me the numbers or concrete reasoning), and
2) more importantly, I believe this is a flawed approach because it’s in Skype’s best interest for users to have lots of active contacts/friends/numbers in the system. Why design in such a way that discourages desirable behavior?
It’s a failed design, and I don’t think that supposed 90% rule really applies
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See, I’ve heard this before, but I’m
1) not sure it’s true this is the case (show me the numbers or concrete reasoning), and
2) more importantly, I believe this is a flawed approach because it’s in Skype’s best interest for users to have lots of active contacts/friends/numbers in the system. Why design in such a way that discourages desirable behavior?
It’s a failed design, and I don’t think that supposed 90% rule really applies
Sometimes the benefits are only apparent later one.
What is failed about it?
It's different yes. But what is failed about it?
The fact that you recognize it as unworkable “for us 10%” indicates a failure.
I don't know what makes you think I recognize it as unworkable. Think you are reading too much into what I wrote.