Feature Utility Debate

The cluster consists of arguments over whether specific software features are useful, necessary, or used by anyone, including debates on their removal, implementation, and business justification.

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Sample Comments

aylmao Nov 9, 2018 View on HN

Maybe the'll weed themselves out if the feature is not there ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

ihaveajob Dec 3, 2017 View on HN

What's your business case for that feature? I'm genuinely curious.

yjftsjthsd-h Aug 12, 2023 View on HN

...you don't have use for a feature so you don't think anyone should want it?

barbecue_sauce Sep 1, 2018 View on HN

You're assuming people actually use those features.

cush May 31, 2024 View on HN

Based on my experience, this feature might as well not exist.

huac Jul 16, 2015 View on HN

Yeah, wouldn't call this a 'feature'

FICO Sep 3, 2017 View on HN

Yes, its a silly "feature" nobody asked for or needs.

Sir_Substance Oct 5, 2015 View on HN

Please just stop using it? It's the feature no one asked for.

agnishom Dec 7, 2024 View on HN

Can you please share with us what is so bad about this feature?

maimeowmeow May 8, 2019 View on HN

You must not have really needed such a feature. /s