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> We blame the user, but it's our fault for laying hidden traps. You can implement social media without tricking users, but we choose not to. Aside from the fa
by JadeNB 8y ago
> We blame the user, but it's our fault for laying hidden traps. You can implement social media without tricking users, but we choose not to.
Aside from the fact that it's a minefield of dark patterns, how did social media get into this discussion?
- fao_ 8y ago> Aside from the fact that it's a minefield of dark patterns, how did social media get into this discussion? "Aside from [the thing that makes it relevant to this discussion], how is [x] relevant to this discussion?".
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- JadeNB 8y agoThe layout of casinos is also a minefield of dark patterns, but I'd have been surprised to see it crop up in the middle of that comment without explanation or follow-up.
- jrockway 8y agoJust as an example where the results of using software surprise users and upset them. I was specifically referring to when Google integrated G+ and YouTube; I mentioned it in passing a couple of sentences before.