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      1. …in reply to @mmatuzo
        mmatuzo I remember reading zellwk’s article back in 2016 and also wrote a post about the Safari issue. I briefly switched to pixel-based MQs, but have since changed my mind again.
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    1. …in reply to @m_ott
      mmatuzo zellwk Respecting your user’s settings and providing a better experience for people who change their font size is simply more important than a more consistent behavior in just one browser at a small range of widths when zoomed in.
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    mmatuzo zellwk My rationale for switching to pixels back then was that it would lead to a better experience for all users. I didn’t know or think about the implications regarding font-size settings on accessibility. And so it seemed like the better choice.
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    1. …in reply to @m_ott
      mmatuzo zellwk The conclusion drawn in the article you quoted is the complete opposite though. The advice not only ignores the needs of a significant number of users but it’s even harmful when it suggests to “force them to zoom instead.”
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      1. …in reply to @m_ott
        mmatuzo zellwk This is not how the Web works IMO. One of the fundamental characteristics of the Web is that it is a flexible medium. It might be hard to accept and yes, this makes designing for the web even harder, but control is an illusion. 😉
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