Truly honest question as I'm ignorant here. Please help me understand how "dark patterns" is racist? And remember, I've been asked why my horns don't show for nearly 60 years, so I'm really wanting to understand, not cause upset or argument. At all. xo
Todd @toddlibby
1 Jan 2023
2023 is a great time to start using “anti-patterns” for IX that is used without intent and “deceptive patterns” for those patterns that are made with intent. Let’s throw out the monolithic term “dark patterns” and get in tune with inclusive terms that do not have racist (1/2)
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You can search this very platform for why nitter.vloup.ch/search?q=dark%20…
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Replying to @vickytnz
SO anti pattern is better?

Jan 1, 2023 · 6:34 PM UTC

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Replying to @mholzschlag @vickytnz
Well yes, clearly. Some people are dark some are light, but these don't indicate inherent worth or goodness. No person is anti or pro, that's not a thing, so there's no unfavourable association when using anti-pattern.
Replying to @mholzschlag
medium.com/@carolinesinders/… as shows up halfway down the search explains that Harry Brignull renamed all his use of the former phrase to be 'deceptive design', but that there may still need to be a yet-to-be-coined precise and appropriate title that at present does not exist

What’s In a Name?

Unpacking Dark Patterns versus Deceptive Design

medium.com
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