Should a software player show a OSD message when seeking?

[stax76]

It seems some players do not show an OSD message when seeking, most players do show a message but differently. Which method do you prefer?

1. no message

2. 00:00:00 / 02:00:00

3. 00:00 / 120:00

I really like only option 3, anybody else an opinion? Does it matter?

[Klaus1189]

I personally like 2. But I bet everybody has a different opinion on things like that. Best solution is to make it customizable.

[stax76]

I personally like 2. But I bet everybody has a different opinion on things like that. Best solution is to make it customizable.

Knowing what is the most popular opinion will help player developers to choose the best possible default.

I notice you are very active in player related threads, does your favorite player allow any customization?

[chros]

I like option 2 as well, but it needs to be customizable.
I use a remote app with mpc-be / hc, so displaying this info on the osd is not important anymore.

[videoh]

Instead of obsessing about inconsequential things, why don't you fix the major bugs in your application? :p

[stax76]

Ok, I started and alternative browser (Edge) and read your message, so option 1, thanks for the feedback.

[videoh]

Ignore list seems to be working. ;)

[Klaus1189]

I notice you are very active in player related threads, does your favorite player allow any customization?

Thank you, and yes, on first page of options in MPC-BE you can tick or untick "Show seek time". No need for any further customization.

It suits best for me ;)

[stax76]

From your comments and on few sites like imdb and amazon it seems option 2 is the most popular. I've overridden option 2 with option 3 and a user had difficulties with it and created a ticket because it's not transparent and not documented. I have to remove it. The script is listed in the user scripts section of the mpv wiki for people that really want it.

[hubblec4]

option 1!