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Re:They made computers behave like annoying salesmen by tremon on Wednesday April 23, 2025 @04:30PM (#43776330)
I have begun calling this practice "rapey software" in casual conversation. People usually object when they first hear the term, but when I ask them why they would defend such practices they usually fold.
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Re:They made computers behave like annoying salesmen by mikestew on Wednesday April 23, 2025 @07:45PM (#43777901)
They didn’t “fold”, they wanted a very uncomfortable conversation to change direction. I’d advise finding a less objectionable term, because many people probably stop listening after your opening salvo.
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Re:They made computers behave like annoying salesmen by pseudalopex on Wednesday April 23, 2025 @07:35PM (#43777838)
Objecting to calling a practice rape is not defending the practice. Consider you persuaded most of those people only how little they wanted the discussion to continue.
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Re:They made computers behave like annoying salesmen by mixmastamyk on Wednesday April 23, 2025 @05:27PM (#43776787)
"Enshittified rapeware" ... does have a bit of a ring to it, no? Think I'll stick with malware.
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Re:They made computers behave like annoying salesmen by astura on Wednesday April 23, 2025 @10:53PM (#43778859)
Objecting to someone comparing a popup to rape is not defending the popup.
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