Re:Ask HN: How does it feel to be a dark pattern programmer?
by muzani on Saturday March 06, 2021 @10:37PM
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I've quit jobs, argued with bosses, and turned down contracts over it. Dark patterns are hardly the most unethical thing in a startup. Often you're aware of the company lying to investors, faking traction, selling features that aren't working, testing risky things in production.
I think it's just another work perk though, to be able to work on something less unethical. And like other work benefits, it attracts better people.
I think it's just another work perk though, to be able to work on something less unethical. And like other work benefits, it attracts better people.