Tech/Basics/Dark Patterns

Forced Use

A system that ignores common sense and forces a particular use can be described as having a "Dark Pattern".

Examples

Android Location Services

Prompts to turn on location services only offer two options, Not Now, and Yes.

Mapping Software and Toll Roads

Monthly resets of preferences cause directions to encourage toll road use.

Subscription Cancellation

Services that contact your bank to get new billing information after you cancel your debit card to stop billing.

Walled Gardens

Software or service documentation that can only be read after signing up for an account and logging in to a Discord channel.