• Laser@feddit.org
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    6 hours ago

    Just because it doesn’t offer features a database has doesn’t mean people aren’t trying to use it as one

    I support your argument, but unfortunately there are some real monstrosities out there that have carried small businesses since decades

    • zalgotext@sh.itjust.works
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      5 hours ago

      Yeah, not denying that people use Excel to do all kinds of crazy shit. People using the tool wrong isn’t the tool’s fault though, right?

      • Doomsider@lemmy.world
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        2 hours ago

        Wrong! If I am using a hammer to deliver babies I expect hammer manufacturers to put a rubber coating on the claw so it doesn’t scratch the baby as I pry it out.