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Regression in 0.6.10: Cutoff after button press breaks fast-paced usage #196

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@cedriferitan

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Describe the bug

Since version 0.6.10, a cutoff delay was introduced after pressing the recording button. For power/fast users, this feels like a physical interruption and significantly degrades the experience.

Expected behavior (pre-0.6.10)

In version 0.6.9, pressing the button immediately started recording with no cutoff delay. This allowed for quick, spontaneous dictation — especially valuable for users who trigger recordings in rapid succession.

Actual behavior (0.6.10+)

A cutoff now occurs after the button is pressed. As a fast user, this creates a noticeable and frustrating pause before recording starts.

Context / Root cause hypothesis

I understand the cutoff was introduced to prevent double-pressing... i.e., the red indicator showing twice and locking the app. However, double-pressing was not a common issue for me and did not require a fix. In my opinion, the cure is worse than the disease: the fix sacrificed spontaneity to solve a problem most fast users never encounter.

Steps to reproduce

Press the recording hotkey quickly and repeatedly

Notice the delay/cutoff between button press and recording start

Version

Affected: 0.6.10+

Working: 0.6.9

Request

Consider making the cutoff optional via a setting, or reverting the behavior for users who want the raw, instant-response experience of 0.6.9.

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