It has been the sensible order of choosing the source account then choosing the destination account. Now they’ve switched it to where you have to first choose the destination account then choose the source account.

I understand this shouldn’t be a big deal but my brain just absolutely rejects it and even knowing full well they’ve made the change on several occasions I’ve moved money the wrong way. Sometimes without even realizing it for days.

I don’t think this is simply a muscle memory thing that I’ll eventually get used to; I feel like it’s fundamentally nonsensical and I’m curious if it’s just me. Or am I just being a stubborn old man stuck in his ways?

  • walden@wetshav.ingEnglish
    61·
    2 days ago

    We have very different brains in regards to this subject.

    When I pay for something (moving money) the first thing to do is choose the source. Cash, credit card, venmo, etc. Only once I’ve decided that can I pick where to move it… The cashiers hand, credit card machine, scan a venmo barcode, etc.

    • BlueÆther@no.lastname.nzEnglish
      3·
      2 days ago

      I wonder if at least some of it come from western writing: from left => destination right

      It affects a lot of descriptions that we use in the west

    • theneverfox@pawb.socialEnglish
      1·
      2 days ago

      I think that my flow is far more natural… But suffice to say I wouldn’t switch it on you either way

    • Azzu@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      0·
      2 days ago

      It’s funny, in all your examples, the need to pay comes first, then your selection of the source.

      Like the cashier extends his hand, so the destination is clear, then you think about the source. The credit card machine is clear, then you choose which of your cards to use. The venmo scanner is there, then you choose how to fulfill that.

      • Telecaster615@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        1 day ago

        I think you’re adding more layers to this than what is actually required.

        To move money from a to b. Not why it needs to be moved.

        To pay a cashier you need to get your money/payment first. That’s the source. Handing it to the cashier is the destination.

        Everything else you’ve mentioned is a why and has no bearing on the movement of payment.

        That’s my…O2 anyway

    • Randomocity@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      0·
      2 days ago

      Alternatively, you go to a store and decide you want to buy something. Now that you know what you want to buy are you doing to use cash, card, or barter?

      • ccunning@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
        1·
        2 days ago

        A reasonable point.

        Counterpoint: When I want to buy something, I first go to where the thing is; not where I wish it was.