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Netflix has been using anti-consumer dark patterns for years. I avoid their app now, since it forces trailers in your face on the main menu. If they want to fur
by _bxg1 8y ago
Netflix has been using anti-consumer dark patterns for years. I avoid their app now, since it forces trailers in your face on the main menu. If they want to further sabotage their own presence on Apple devices, that's fine with me. It'll give their competitors an opportunity.
- SyneRyder 8y agoIsn't Apple introducing the same autoplay-trailers to their devices once Apple TV+ launches? I found this from MG Siegler: "Trailers also now seem to autoplay inline, just like on Netflix, which many people — including people I’m married to — hate with a passion. Good luck with that, Apple." https://500ish.com/apple-unveils-the-ifawn-11c00912a686 https://500ish.com/apple-unveils-the-ifawn-11c00912a686
- _bxg1 8y agoWell, then perhaps I won't be getting Apple TV+. It's also possible that Apple will be more receptive to people's public hatred than Netflix has been: https://kotaku.com/netflix-s-auto-playing-trailers-are-just-the-worst-1824082796 https://kotaku.com/netflix-s-auto-playing-trailers-are-just-...
- p-squared 8y ago> Netflix has been using anti-consumer dark patterns for years. Examples? "Trailers in your face on the main menu" is not a "dark pattern": there is no element of deception involved. It's simply a user experience that you dislike. Similarly, removing AirPlay support may suck for consumers, but it's not deceptive.