Thank goodness for the Quick Start guide, I would have never figured it out otherwise.

  • astutemural@midwest.social
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    1 month ago

    This has ‘management’ stamped all over it.

    “Every one of our products MUST have a picture guidebook!”

    “Wait, but product ___ is literally just a hinge.”

    “Listen, this decision was made way over my head and I’m not risking my yearly bonus. Just do it.”

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      1 month ago

      Two possible explanations:

      1. Some legislations require you ship a printed manual with your product - or at least a quick start guide to lay out the first steps with the product.

      2. Never underestimate people’s stupidity. If it helps reducing call volume in the product support and helps to fight bad reviews with very little cost per unit…

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    1 month ago

    Is there a video? I don’t get it, why are instructions so hard!