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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I've been trying to figure out how to explain this without using offensive language...and before anyone goes there, it's language that is offensive *to me*. I don't want those words in my mouth, even if my father used them. The concern is all based on darkness as negative.
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I have a problem with celebrations this time of year casting darkness as a negative, and it's talking about physical darkness in the northern hemisphere. In my spiritual tradition, darkness is not bad, but in the celebrations, people are saved by light...which is a load of BS.
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Replying to @hrobertking
Also, Hannukah to religious Jews is a minor holiday celebrating a military "triumph." I'm so down with that, as is evidenced by my care and lifelong work for civil rights. I should put on a dress and shut up now.

Jan 1, 2023 · 7:44 PM UTC