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Facebook's "Evil Interfaces"

Posted by Soulskill on from the click-here-for-sunshine-and-puppies dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Tim Jones over at the EFF's Deep Links Blog just posted an interesting article on the widespread use of deceptive interface techniques on the Web. He began by polling his Twitter and Facebook audience for an appropriate term for this condition and received responses like 'Bait-and-Click' and 'Zuckerpunched.' Ultimately, he chose 'Evil Interfaces' from Greg Conti's HOPE talk on malicious interface design and follow-up interview with media-savvy puppet Weena. Tim then goes on to dissect Facebook (with pictures). So, what evil interfaces have you encountered on (or off) the Web?"

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  1. evil interfaces by MRe_nl · · Score: 5, Funny

    "So, what evil interfaces have you encountered on (or off) the Web"?

    Outlook Express.

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  2. slashdot's change password interface by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    I tried to change my password and now I can't log in anymore.

  3. The game section, the occasional comment box by SmallFurryCreature · · Score: 4, Funny

    Oh hell, all of slashdot is pretty much evil. It whispers to me: "Visit me, don't work, don't eat, kill your loved ones and strangers. Mod ME!" And I obey.

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