Dark Patterns
Dark Patterns are user interface that tricks users into making decisions that benefit the interface's holder to the expense of the user.
Authors
| Authors and/or Contributors |
|---|
| Jean-Louis Huynen |
Nagging
Repeated requests to do something the firms prefer
Internal MISP references
UUID 1187c11d-7506-4d7d-95a2-a55d9dfe3618 which can be used as unique global reference for Nagging in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Nagging'] |
Activity Messages
Misleading notice about other consumers' actions
Internal MISP references
UUID 349f3f22-2f5c-4cba-903f-6c9db2c73d9b which can be used as unique global reference for Activity Messages in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Social Proof'] |
Testimonials
Misleading statements from customers
Internal MISP references
UUID ffe91c0a-1aa7-450d-9c2e-28a0292ea513 which can be used as unique global reference for Testimonials in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Social Proof'] |
Roach Motel
Asymmetry between signing up and canceling
Internal MISP references
UUID 9175e2d8-80bc-4d72-bc28-d5502c47e2ed which can be used as unique global reference for Roach Motel in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Obstruction'] |
Price Comparison Prevention
Frustrates comparison shopping
Internal MISP references
UUID 0303d7fa-eb2a-417d-ae79-2d5ff4f8b992 which can be used as unique global reference for Price Comparison Prevention in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Obstruction'] |
Intermediate Currency
Purchases in virtual currency to obscure cost
Internal MISP references
UUID 9f0c9e89-75ab-4b6b-981e-ae8161c0d3e3 which can be used as unique global reference for Intermediate Currency in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Obstruction'] |
Sneak into Basket
Item consumer did not add is in cart
Internal MISP references
UUID c4ae0bb6-cd07-46f5-b2c5-ec2df04e5484 which can be used as unique global reference for Sneak into Basket in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Sneaking'] |
Hidden Costs
Costs obscured / disclosed late in transaction
Internal MISP references
UUID b2e1e74b-a740-4f8c-b8f4-6822ee7d197d which can be used as unique global reference for Hidden Costs in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Sneaking'] |
Hidden subscription / forced continuity
Unanticipated / undesired automatic renewal
Internal MISP references
UUID fbd42a71-0adb-4fb4-a2f7-47c8113d5cab which can be used as unique global reference for Hidden subscription / forced continuity in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Sneaking'] |
Bait & Switch
Customer sold something other than what's originally advertised
Internal MISP references
UUID 92d3a49e-6443-4dbf-a82a-fbc6e7cb1130 which can be used as unique global reference for Bait & Switch in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Sneaking'] |
Hidden information / aesthetic manipulation / false hierarchy
Important information visually obscured
Internal MISP references
UUID 339df582-ff4d-4d62-9815-58e06014ba8f which can be used as unique global reference for Hidden information / aesthetic manipulation / false hierarchy in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Interface Interference'] |
Preselection
Firm-friendly default is preselected
Internal MISP references
UUID c2e274a5-2629-42a5-8c72-fd841f26c819 which can be used as unique global reference for Preselection in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Interface Interference'] |
Toying with emotion
Emotionally manipulative framing
Internal MISP references
UUID 9ca69b66-3497-473e-a0fd-44ff05f20703 which can be used as unique global reference for Toying with emotion in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Interface Interference'] |
Trick questions
Intentional or obvious ambiguity
Internal MISP references
UUID edf55230-f295-45d8-9be0-8ceb201154d6 which can be used as unique global reference for Trick questions in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Interface Interference'] |
Disguised Ad
Consumer induced to click on something that isn’t apparent ad
Internal MISP references
UUID e19cbaaf-0f6d-4607-aff6-0608d361efdf which can be used as unique global reference for Disguised Ad in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Interface Interference'] |
Confirmshaming
Choice framed in way that seems dishonest / stupid
Internal MISP references
UUID 45259adf-e499-42f6-9813-c16a6606b467 which can be used as unique global reference for Confirmshaming in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Interface Interference'] |
Forced Registration
Consumer tricked into thinking registration necessary
Internal MISP references
UUID 6cb4c01c-9edc-40fb-8744-ac866f64c695 which can be used as unique global reference for Forced Registration in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Forced Action'] |
Low stock / high-demand message
Consumer falsely informed of limited quantities
Internal MISP references
UUID e8fe07aa-83c1-44c5-9042-fb3449a5ab94 which can be used as unique global reference for Low stock / high-demand message in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Urgency'] |
Countdown timer / Limited time message
Opportunity ends soon with blatant false visual cue
Internal MISP references
UUID bab8c47f-2f1d-47ba-ae53-9c2c49c0f520 which can be used as unique global reference for Countdown timer / Limited time message in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy
External references
Associated metadata
| Metadata key | Value |
|---|---|
| category | ['Urgency'] |