pet peeve

[orangerful]

I do not like it when someone sends me instructions in VIDEO format and
only video format. When I'm at work, I don't have easy access to sound on
my computer (hello, LIBRARY) so it's a bit of a hassle to find headphones
and sit and listen to a 20 minute video on how to log into a Wiki and
manage a page. Just TELL me in writing. The video can be a supplement, but
I prefer to read instructions and work through something.

This also applies to news articles I want to read and then click to find
out it's a video only report. LAME.

Comments

[poniesandphotos.livejournal.com]

In general I don't like videos that I have to watch. Meaning if it needs to be seen in any sort of time frame I'm not interested. I'm with you. WRITTEN instructions.

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

Exactly! I save my video watching for FUN things. Plus, when it's step by step instructions, a video is not helpful for an online thing because you end up having to juggle two windows on your desktop. I get very annoyed by tech for tech's sake. Sometimes an old school checklist is still the way to go!