Words With Friends 2 is a showcase of dark patterns:
- Animated pop-up ads where the close button is not in a consistent place, to trick you into clicking on something.
- All-or-nothing notifications, so you can't turn on "it's your turn" and leave off "are you interested in buying candy-colored letter themes? how about now? HOW ABOUT NOW, MOTHER&*#$ER?".
- Games you haven't accepted are lumped in with games you're currently playing, both marked "it's your turn".
@jeff Does it work if we haven't done any previous Aeon's End?
We're working on Ticket to Ride Legacy and it's fantastic!
@NPR I, uh, think you're missing a word in that first sentence. 😬
@DJGummikuh While it claims to be for beginners, Lubanovic's "Introducing Python" moves quickly enough that it may be a good choice. I've used it teaching courses to undergrads who know some Java and need to pick up Python in a few weeks.
Someone should point out to the Surpremes that they have lifetime appointments and there's nothing more Donnie can do for them. He's a liability to them at this point. #14thAmendment
L. L. Bean stands for Large Language Bean. @lowqualityfacts
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