[ipaddr]

I have and I can't think of anything worse for developers. Being on the phone all day, group solving problems is a great for the below average to hide within the group.

[cenny]

If you have people wanting to hide from contributing then there is a bigger problem in the team I would say.

But otherwise, why do you think it’s so bad?

[ipaddr]

The entire day on a call with a headset is one aspect. The waste of 3 or more resources trying to solve one problem is another. Changing a solo activity into a group activity means you can never go deep into abstract thought or take the time to pause and reflect. Too many cooks in the kitchen is the old saying goes.

[cenny]

Isn't developing a product a team activity?

I think the opposite, why turn a group activity into solo activities?

Mob programming doesn't mean you can't work solo or in pairs sometimes when it is well suited for the task.