https://s1999u2.github.io/blog/dark-pattern/ Recent content in Dark Pattern on S/1999 U 2 Hugo -- gohugo.io en-US Copyright © 2022, Stefanus Secundus. Tue, 30 May 2023 08:21:00 +0100 https://s1999u2.github.io/annoyances/app_store_ads_4/ Tue, 30 May 2023 08:21:00 +0100 https://s1999u2.github.io/annoyances/app_store_ads_4/ Apple’s Privileges Since iOS and the App Store are Apple’s own platforms it gets special privileges and doesn’t have to follow its own rules. Ever seen any third-party app getting such a nice screen asking for permissions? And how about the dark pattern highlighting the Enable Notifications… Also: Not Now? How about never? Apple gets special treatment when asking for permissions. https://s1999u2.github.io/annoyances/open_vpn_rating/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:57:00 +0100 https://s1999u2.github.io/annoyances/open_vpn_rating/ OpenVPN Dark Pattern Okay, so giving the OpenVPN app five stars takes me straight to the App Store. But for anything less, they want me to “take a survey” 🥵. Sure, rate the app. No way, Jose, take a survey.