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by WhitneyLand 3442 days ago
No, this is why I disagree with Moxie, the right UI design wouldn't have to create fatigue. It could just block by default, and then allow you to change the default with an appropriate warning.

At least that way, everyone will become aware at least once and make their choice.
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Spare_account 3442 days ago
Everyone (talking about non-technical users here) won't understand why they can't message a particular person any more and will blame WhatsApp "It's broken again". Block by default would kill growth and they don't want that.
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eridius 3442 days ago
It also absolutely would create fatigue, I don't know why WhitneyLand thinks it wouldn't.
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WhitneyLand 3442 days ago
Because you only have to block once, explain the consequences, and then allow them to unblock by default.
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eridius 3442 days ago
At which point 99% of people would immediately unblock by default and the supposed security would be lost.
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WhitneyLand 3441 days ago
Maybe a lot would it turn it off, but its better than the current situation because everyone would know exactly what they're getting themselves into. Most importantly, the people who are most at risk would get a chance to understand the issue and leave it on for their protection.
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