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Marques Brownlee says ‘I hear you’ after fans criticize his new wallpaper app (www.theverge.com)

submitted 2 months ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Marques Brownlee, known as MKBHD, faced backlash over his new wallpaper app, Panels, due to its high subscription cost ($49.99/year) and concerns over excessive data permissions.

Brownlee acknowledged user feedback, promising to adjust ad frequency for free users and address privacy concerns, clarifying that the app's data disclosures were broader than intended.

The app, which offers curated wallpapers and shares profits with artists, aims to improve over time, despite criticisms of its design and monetization approach.

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[–] dinckelman@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I feel this is going to be an unpopular opinion, but if you want unique wallpapers, consider paying an actual artist, instead of an influencer

[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If I want a unique wallpaper I go on a walk in the great outdoors and take a picture

[–] desktop_user@lemmy.blahaj.zone -2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

most unique things outdoors are photographed already

[–] Gamoc@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

So it makes sense to spend $50 a year on some pictures of those things that are already photographed?

I'm not sure how many times the things you're taking a picture of has been photographed matters even slightly.

[–] CoolGirl586@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

So? Photography is fun. My photos don't exist until I take them.

[–] spongebue@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

I don't think that's going to be an unpopular opinion around here. Maybe a little tricky in the logistics of distinguishing between an artist and influencer and finding an artist who you like and can pay for a phone background, but other than that you're not going to find many Lemmings saying "no, pay an influencer!"

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Sounds pretty reasonable to me. Avoid sites like Fiver, though. Lots of AI bullshit pretending to be real art.

[–] rob_t_firefly@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Even before the flood of AI bullshit Fiverr really, really sucked for the human artists, creatives, coders, and other freelancers employed through the platform.

[–] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I made a Fiverr account once for my art services. I deleted it within an hour of creation after reading how much money they would steal from my commissions.