2,865
edits
Dark Patterns: Difference between revisions
m
no edit summary
mNo edit summary |
mNo edit summary |
||
| Line 24: | Line 24: | ||
# '''Snapchat''': | # '''Snapchat''': | ||
#* Snapchat has faced backlash for its Snapstreaks feature, which encourages users to maintain a daily snap exchange with friends. This can create a sense of social obligation and addiction among users. | #* Snapchat has faced backlash for its Snapstreaks feature, which encourages users to maintain a daily snap exchange with friends. This can create a sense of social obligation and addiction among users. | ||
=== Human Impact === | |||
Dark Patterns are a form of coercion. Whilst it may be your intention to reduce how many subscriptions you pay, or how much stuff you buy, by being constantly bombarded with "buy now" messages and then reeled in by dark patterns its not a level playing ground. Instead of being a consumer making and informed choice you are actively being manipulated by a profit maximising [[Machines|machine]]. | |||