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[–] [email protected] 37 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Misleading users is definitely harmful. Since this is obviously done on purpose, I'd say it's malicious.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago

yeah, you're right, actually. if I have to fit this somewhere in my framework of things, it'd fall in the "dark pattern" box. so per definition it's actually malicious.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

It's malicious and I like it. What's more entertaining than watching giants fight?