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t-33y ago

I don't have any problem with the font, but I also still use 1080p. It's readable enough for me.

themodelplumber3y ago

Who's tolerating it?

https://pastebin.com/6nV8FUF4

Works fine on iPhone in portrait, even with old eyes.

HeyLaughingBoy3y ago

Why not?

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Ask HN: Why everyone tolerates the 9pt font size, despite YC using 1rem (16px)?

4 pointsnoctis3y ago4 comments

...and also claiming they are comfortable with persisted zooming or style modification.