An older pattern (which is arguably more well-intended) is when a site transforms all links to first go to a splash screen that says "In 5 seconds you will leav

An older pattern (which is arguably more well-intended) is when a site transforms all links to first go to a splash screen that says "In 5 seconds you will leave this website, so please be careful and don't blame us if you see anything bad!" You used to see this all the time for user-generated content on web forums. I don't see it much these days. It's worth noting that the U.S Web Design System specifically says to not use these "roadblock notices" for external links: https://designsystem.digital.gov/components/link/ https://designsystem.digital.gov/components/link/