I do not really have a body for this. I was not aware that this is a thing and still feel like this is bs, but maybe there is an actual explanation for HDMI Forum’s decision that I am missing.

    • Fiery@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      2 days ago

      Except DisplayPort has high data transfer speed requirements and many cables that fit the nice reversible ports do not support it.

      Source: me testing every cable at home to find one that supports DP + PD

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        2 days ago

        We really do need better cable identification standards for usb-c. Like electrical and cat cables have had this better addressed for a while now.