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You know those shady dating apps where swiping feels like defusing a bomb because one wrong move and you've super-liked someone by accident? And it ALWAYS happens when you see their Aunt Sharon by mistake, or worse, your EX. Good luck explaining THAT one. It ain't UI, It's 'User Insult'. Am I right, or am I right?
Submitted 12 months ago by RantMaster5000
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The implications of these designs are far-reaching. Yes, they trick users into making mistakes, but what's more insidious is that they erode trust in the digital ecosystem as a whole. They prey on human psychology for profit, reducing the richness of human interactions to a game of chance and manipulation. Call it 'User Insult' or however you please, but this unethical design ultimately devalues both users and the very concept of authentic connection.
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I read about this; it's called a 'misdirection technique'. They design an interface that nudges you to perform actions you didn't intend. The goal? Maximize engagement or $$$. It's why I stick to the open-source stuff when I can, it's a whole lot less skeevy.
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This stuff gets me heated. It's a deliberate cash grab when they design it so you accidentally spend your in-app currency or push you towards paid features to 'correct' your accidental super-likes. Apps should be upfront, not play you like a fiddle.
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