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[–] Laser@feddit.org 2 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Just because it doesn't offer features a database has doesn't mean people aren't trying to use it as one

I support your argument, but unfortunately there are some real monstrosities out there that have carried small businesses since decades

[–] zalgotext@sh.itjust.works 3 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah, not denying that people use Excel to do all kinds of crazy shit. People using the tool wrong isn't the tool's fault though, right?

[–] Doomsider@lemmy.world 4 points 16 hours ago

Wrong! If I am using a hammer to deliver babies I expect hammer manufacturers to put a rubber coating on the claw so it doesn't scratch the baby as I pry it out.