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I haven't made anything up. The point is simply that the OS should not try to use dark patterns to try to change people's settings. The assumption that this is
by MiddleEndian 5y ago
I haven't made anything up. The point is simply that the OS should not try to use dark patterns to try to change people's settings. The assumption that this is good or that it is done to help the user, rather than something they can simply get away with, is ridiculous.
- soylentnewsorg 5y agoMS: big flashing banner in your face, the only thing on the page, after you literally clicked "windows update" - "FYI, we've updated the stock browser that comes w/ windows, it's better now and here's why - click here to give it a try, or click cancel to leave your settings as is." YOU: dark patterns everywhere! they're changing settings all on their own! I need something to be angry at! let's make some stuff people said and did and say it's bad! have a good life.