[XorNot]

> It all sucks doing it remotely though and frankly not worth it.

I find this perspective wild. I cannot possibly imagine pair programming as productive, or tolerable if it was being done in person.

Whereas doing it using screen sharing tools from the comfort of my home (or private office but who's had one of those recently?) - well I've actually done this, and it worked great. No body hygiene or smell issues to get with, no one snacking or drinking near you, no crowding or extra CO2 and sweat - just a nice tight feedback loop which people can dip in and out of without disruption, join and stop easily etc.

The idea of pair programming with other people physically in the room with you...I can't think of anything more unpleasant.