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Since we all live on a gradient, I would think that feature is rude, but not necessarily unethical. Yeah, I suppose that's me being used to obnoxious software f
by netsharc 3y ago
Since we all live on a gradient, I would think that feature is rude, but not necessarily unethical. Yeah, I suppose that's me being used to obnoxious software features, like what Microsoft has been doing the last few years (e.g. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36222006 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36222006 ).
Funny how many software and online services now blatantly act like abusive partners, "Oh yeah, we're cunts, but what are you going to replace us with?".
Edit: the name Adobe just popped into my head.
- EA-3167 3y agoI'd tend to call it both unethical and rude, but even more than that, it's counterproductive. Far from encouraging people to stay, it would stick in their minds as a reason to avoid that site forever. You can appeal to potential customers, but guilt, harassment and bullying lose you customers.