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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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Jun 28, 2021The 'Fuck You' Pattern by cedws1,202594
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