I would rate Photoshop as the worst software here

[johnc63458885]

I like AE and other products you make, but Photoshop is too complex. It needs to be a lot simpler, and more user friendly. Simple jobs seem to take much longer than when I used Fireworks 4.0 years ago, which had a much better interface and okay is not the same, but it had a brillian intuitive layout. Photoshop needs a radical overhaul or to be scrapped and replaced. I've used it for years now and each time I use it I think I could do a lot better. Sit me down with your design team for one year and I'll help you make something that blasts Photoshop into the dust.

[Beachcolonist]

If they ask for nominations for "Most Unusual First Post" to this support forum, I'm nominating this!

[kevin stohlmeyer]

Hi @johnc63458885 I really think this is a matter of personal perspective. While I know Photoshop front to back, I still learn new things each day. While if you send me to After Effects, I find it overly complicated and a steep learning curve.

There are inroads to learning Photoshop with simpler interfaces such as the iPad/mobile version or the Photoshop for Web beta.

The learning curve will impede your efficiency and comparing current workflows to muscle memory from a defunct software years ago is a bit unfair. Have you ever inquired about specific issues you experience that effect your speed?

[Lynnette7]

What issues do you specifically have that the forum might be able to help you with? 

I've just spent about the last 6 months learning a couple other Adobe Programs (InDesign and Illustrator.) There were times I wanted to tear my hair out, but I just got my first huge project completed yesterday and after giving myself some time, the other programs have begun to become as intuitive as Photoshop. 

I guess I would suggest asking for tips and shortcuts to the speed issues that are bothering you. Or just Google, which often gives tons of helpful information. 

All the best to you!

[TheDigitalDog]

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If all you want to do is rant, this discussion is nearly over. 🤔

[Beachcolonist]

This post's title is derogatory nonsense that could very well have a harmful effect on new users and willing learners by innapropriately discouraging them.

I've just suffered through a like series of replies with respect to the gude*.log issue, where I've been told, while offering workarounds that, "Bridge is useless & is a waste of hard drive space." This is the reverse of community support, and it's false, and it yet stands.

Egotisitcal, unserious, demonstrative declarations are damaging to the process of helping & encouraging new learners. I'd like you to communicate privately with the poster and take down this ridiculous, delusional thread.

[TheDigitalDog]

How about the moderator just pull this nonsense post?

Sure; we're done now. 

IF the OP has a question or finds a bug or wants to make a feature request, the OP knows now how to do so.