Feature Usage Skepticism

The cluster focuses on debates questioning whether a specific technical feature, tool, or technology is actually used by anyone in practice, with skepticism about its utility countered by claims of niche adoption.

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Sample Comments

frollogaston Jun 19, 2025 View on HN

Eh, it's there for those who want it, but nobody uses it

wingerlang Mar 1, 2016 View on HN

It is interesting, I just can't see anyone actually using this.

vb6sp6 Nov 10, 2021 View on HN

you couldn't but that is ok. if you dont see a use for it, dont use it.

miked85 Jun 10, 2022 View on HN

While impressive, I'm not sure in what scenario anyone would choose to use this.

NSMutableSet Mar 15, 2023 View on HN

What's the reasoning for not using it?

bigstrat2003 Jun 12, 2025 View on HN

Presumably they don't use it.

st3fan Jul 4, 2008 View on HN

Is anyone actually using one of these? I don't really see the point.

tracerbulletx Jul 2, 2022 View on HN

If it's not useful why are they using it?

teddyfrozevelt May 30, 2019 View on HN

What makes you think it isn't getting any use?

bayareaguy Jan 19, 2008 View on HN

Is anyone here actually using it for anything?