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I would say that yes, it is acceptable. Obviously it's an oversimplification, and the average user of any particular Android app will be approximately as intelligent as the average human being. How...
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#3: Attribution notice added
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System
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2019-12-08T02:31:35Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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MikeFHay
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2019-12-08T02:31:35Z (almost 5 years ago)
I would say that yes, it is acceptable. Obviously it's an oversimplification, and the average user of any particular Android app will be approximately as intelligent as the average human being. However, if you don't feel that you need to go into the rationale behind [_Don't Make Me Think_](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Make-Me-Think-Usability/dp/0321344758) simple design philosophies, then you may find "users are stupid" to be an effective shorthand. I highly doubt you will cause much offence to your readers with such shorthands, though some may find them unconvincing.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2012-09-23T17:54:50Z (about 12 years ago)
Original score: 4