The Tyranny of the Marginal User happens because of two forces in tension.

· Bits and Bobs 7/28/25
  • The Tyranny of the Marginal User happens because of two forces in tension.
    • The product owners dumb down the product to attract low-interest users.
    • While simultaneously trying to minimize the number of high-interest users who leave due to the dumbed down product.
    • This leads to a flattening, creating a mush where everyone is unhappy with the product but not enough to leave.
    • One-size-fits-none software.