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Post #1242361

2026-04-11 06:41 UTC

@keila UI feedback for your consideration (too minor for a ticket probably :)): I think the icon choice for the "unsubscribed" datapoint - "thumbs down" - is not ideal. Why: While the current zeitgeist entertains a "number go up = good, number go down = bad" mentality (in that sense I understand where the choice comes from), I think it'd be great if keila did not replicate this. From my personal perspective: 1) When I unsubscribe from newsletters (as in, those that I actively consented to receive in the first place :)) it is almost never because I dislike their content, but merely because my interest shifted or my inbox is too busy. I.e. My unsubscribe is not a "thumbs down". 2) When someone unsubscribes from my newsletter I might feel a tingle of disappointment (we're all human after all and can't help it :)), but my deeper, personal conviction says something else: Just like me, people have shifting interests and limited attention to give to the world, and in a way I actually applaud them for recognizing and acting on this. I.e. Their unsubscribe is probably not a "thumbs down", and I'd rather not have the interface plant a negative emotional judgement through its icon choice. A more neutral icon could e.g. be a "power off" icon (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/Power_off_icon.svg), but anything without negative sentiment would be great!

Replies (2)

  • @freebliss@post.lurk.org 2026-04-11 06:44

    @keila@fosstodon.org And as always a big thumbs up for keila and your work on it, I'm very happy to have it and it works flawlessly for me since day 1! \ʕ◕ᴥ◕\ʔ

    Open ##2798320

  • @keila@fosstodon.org 2026-04-11 06:44

    @freebliss@post.lurk.org Interesting point! I don't think the power off icon would work, but maybe we could adopt the icon language used by some sites for notifications? I.e. the bell/crossed out bell?

    Open ##2798321