i believe it's just pointing out the misalignment of the graphic. people may be under the impression that something like a cursor has mathematically precise proportions, but it does not.

[–] SzethFriendOfNimi@lemmy.world 12 points 9 months ago (2 children)

And it’s by design. Because if it was absolutely precise the edge wouldn’t have been straight

https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-default-cursor-why-asymmetrical-tilted/

[–] cobwoms@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

yeah it has kind of an optical balance to it. i don't mind that it's not mathematically perfect because it appears proportional. optics are all that matters, especially in pixel art.

(edit: i guess 'pixel art' isn't correct anymore because it's a vector graphic, but it used to be pixels!)

[–] tyler@programming.dev 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That doesn’t explain why the tail doesn’t aim at the point, it just explains why the cursor is tilted to the side.

[–] badcommandorfilename@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

Nor does it explain the irregular angles - it mentions a 45° cursor, but if it was 45° the tip would be aligned with the tail.

[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 4 points 9 months ago

thank you

[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago

I'd like to know...