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648 points yoavfr | 1 comments | 05 Sep 25 12:36 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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latexr ◴[05 Sep 25 13:14 UTC] No.45138173[source]▶
As I opened the website, the “16” changed to “17”. This looked interesting, as if the data were being updated live just as I loaded the page. Alas, a refresh (and quick check in the Developer Tools) reveals it’s fake and always does the transition. It’s a cool effect, but feels like a dirty trick.
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tantalor ◴[05 Sep 25 13:16 UTC] No.45138198[source]▶
It's a dark pattern
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jstummbillig ◴[05 Sep 25 14:00 UTC] No.45138692[source]▶
I am missing a victim
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1. recursive ◴[05 Sep 25 15:37 UTC] No.45139810[source]▶
If I see it and get misled, I am the victim.