I’ll repeat what was already said. You shouldn’t hijack the back button. That is hostile to the user and will not generate sales for you. I think the idea is great and is something I can use, but I’ll pass.
For the record, that UX is poor in 2022. If something isn't accessibility friendly, by all means, people should be called on it so that they know it is a problem. It isn't like we're saying "it's shit," we're giving constructive criticism.
On all back browsers I know, you can just skip the redirect by holding the browser's back button and picking an item from your browsing history if you find this too problematic.
The back button not functioning made me:
- feel frustration and distrust
- associate those feelings with the product and its creator
- never want to use the product, despite being interested in it
Clearly, I'm not the only one who felt these kinds of things. It seems to have completely overshadowed the product.
My takeaway is this:
Do not ever alter fundamental UI behaviours of the browser.
Really? They made a bug on their website and you toss the whole product?
If the way they treat a new customer is to arrest control of my browsing experience and prevent me from leaving their site, I have zero trust in them. And trust is everything.
bugs not as much (unless it's a security product or someone who'd have access to my money).
It's kinda amusing how emotional people get with their back button.
I just don't care. Oh, it doesn't work? It's lame, but let me right click and survive this horror :)
What actions were you taking?
Does HN now have a minimum karma requirement to upvote comments?