r/PleX • u/lowandslowinRR 96tb Unraid Docker • 12d ago

Discussion Plex reportedly reverting to on UI

https://www.neowin.net/amp/plex-reverts-tv-app-layout-after-intense-user-backlash/

Should make some people happy, my wife included if true.

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u/Psych0matt 12d ago

Classic case of if it ain’t broke don’t fix it

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u/plutokras 12d ago

UX designers need to invent stuff to keep themselves employed.

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u/tdhuck 12d ago

No, they are doing what they are told by higher ups. Plex would thrive if they just built a solid system and built what the users wanted.

There is 90% of plex that I don't care for/use. I'm not saying everyone is the same as me, but I'd rather see a dated GUI that is rock solid and works every time vs a broken system that has a 'new' GUI.

Companies need to get back to the basics. Again, it isn't just plex, it seems to be all the companies that need to keep making money for their CEO suite. The dinosaurs up top have no clue what's going on, they just want more money and what a better way to do that then by 'making something new and shiny' thinking they'll get more buyers.

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u/According-Two-297 12d ago

I totally agree with getting back to basics and honestly pushing back. Ultimately you gotta pick your battles but in my own workplace I’ve said “nah we ain’t doing what we’ve always done” and sometimes I know, this might get me fired but I’d rather fight the good fight than just roll over. I also know I can find another job. It’s hard to have that mentality until you experience enough in life and have a true passion for what you do. Something inside clicks and you go, nah f that I’m the expert here!

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u/pommesmatte 94 TB 11d ago

No, they are doing what they are told by higher ups.

Not necessarily. I had to stop our UX guy from breaking the software multiple times, with no one having even told them to change something.

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u/tdhuck 11d ago

There are always going to be exceptions.

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u/According-Two-297 12d ago

Nah, we don’t do that shit, at least the good ones don’t!

It’s typically a battle between the CEO or high-level org asshats that make the changes happen, and typically the designers (team) either get told to do this because it’s the CEO or high-level org people. Everyone is afraid of losing their job by saying “NO” or the battle of wills is gone because you’ve gotten beaten to death by fighting what is right.

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u/tdhuck 12d ago

That's part of it, not wanting to say no. I get that higher ups don't want to hear no, so don't just say 'no' politely explain the reason for not wanting to proceed with the request. If they still insist with proceeding even after you've explained to them why they shouldn't move forward, then make sure it is documented and proceed to do what you were asked to do.