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1. Users might have really different mental models when using an applications. We would try to include both of the designs to accommodate our app to different users. For example, providing multiple ways to view how others see about your location information.
2. The viewing task seems to be very easy for the users from a usability point.
User 1:
Task 1:
- There are multiple ways to get to Bob (click on map or click on "My Friends").
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