[lelanthran]

> . Larger font sizes on mobile are usually not a good idea as the device tends to be closer to your eyes anyway.

So? Most people over a particular age cannot focus close-up anyway, so the phone is at arms length or close to it, which requires a larger font size.

[nottorp]

Yep. Test on your parents or elder colleagues.

[nicexe]

Yep. Lets optimize for the 20%, let the 80% adapt by moving their phone further away.

[lelanthran]

> Yep. Lets optimize for the 20%, let the 80% adapt by moving their phone further away.

What 20%?

Near-focus eyesight problems start in mid-30s for some folk, and are already noticeable in close to 100% of 40 year olds.

You're optimising for 45%, not 20%, while allowing almost 100% to view.

Doing it your way optimises for 55%, while allowing only 55% to view.