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The 'Fuck You' Pattern
In the software industry, there is a term for intentional designs which coerce the user into doing something, be it consciously or subconsciously - a ‘dark pattern’. These patterns are employed by social media networks, e-commerce, video games, and many more places. I’m coining a new term called the ‘Fuck You’ pattern…
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Career & ManagementLife, Learning & Writing2021
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
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| Jun 28, 2021 | The 'Fuck You' Pattern by cedws | 1,202 | 594 |
| Jun 25, 2023 | The 'fuck you' pattern (2021) by keepamovin | 543 | 378 |