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"Dark pattern" seems like one of those phrases that's in the process of changing its definition. People use it to mean anything in software that they don't like
by karaterobot 5y ago
"Dark pattern" seems like one of those phrases that's in the process of changing its definition. People use it to mean anything in software that they don't like. It used to mean something that tricked the user into paying money or attention. I don't see how this is a trick (I also find it annoying, as you do).
- Lio 5y agoI think it's a bit of a trick because instead of just blocking the page unless you're inside the paywall they let you download it and then whip it away from you are you're reading it. Designing something to deliberately annoy people when they could just be upfront about things seems like a tricksy way to behave IMHO.