I wouldn't say UX has become universally terrible, but the average experience has definitely gotten worse over the last couple years: - The introduction of sev

I wouldn't say UX has become universally terrible, but the average experience has definitely gotten worse over the last couple years: - The introduction of several banners/popups/modals, either to shoddily comply with tracking consent laws or to drive up engagement (newsletter subscription, notifications, check out new feature X) - The display of several, sometimes even nested loading indicators all over the place - The adoption of "trendy" UI patterns that don't necessarily fit (e.g. "stories", a few years ago) - An obsession with reducing information density and making everything very sparse - Rejection of color as a redundant signifier for UI elements, particularly icons - An overall extremely hostile attitude towards the user, with dark patterns, disregard to preferences and privacy