Unless the test cycle explicitly asks for usability or design feedback β focus only on what's genuinely broken.
That's what improves your Bug Approval Rate.
Full breakdown with more examples: https://t.co/eYcv4qjkqb
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7/7
π§΅ βIs this a bug or just my opinion?β
It's the question testers don't ask enough β and it's quietly tanking approval rates across the board.
Here's the framework that clears it up fast π
1/7
π― Pro tip: Not sure if it's intentional?
Check if the same behaviour exists elsewhere in the app.
Consistency = intentional design.
Inconsistency = worth a closer look.
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π― Pro tip: Start every test cycle with a clean browser profile.
Disable all extensions except required ones. Verify your VPN/proxy before you begin.
This prevents most "not a bug" scenarios before they happen.
Full breakdown: https://t.co/AK7ll6XpPO
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6/6
π§΅ Your Bug Approval Rate is dropping.
It might not be your technique. It might be that you're submitting things that were never bugs to begin with.
A thread on what NOT to report β and what to do instead π
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β Quick checklist before you submit:
β Does the issue come from your setup, not the product?
β Is a tool (ad-blocker, extension, translator) causing it?
β Is it expected validation or placeholder content?
YES to any β Message your Team Leader. Don't submit.
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β¨ We've been giving our LinkedIn page some love!
Updated overview, clearer focus, same mission β helping testers worldwide Earn, Learn, and Grow π
If you haven't followed us there yet, now's a great time π
https://t.co/dov8kDbGXb
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π High = A key feature is completely broken with no workaround.
Add to cart button doesn't work for some products. Search returns nothing. Login fails.
This blocks real users.
3/4