[cwkoss]

Society needs 'allergic to UX dark patterns' to be included in the next DSM

[nerpderp82]

There needs to be a preferences setting sent in the HTTP header to activate high contrast and low motion modes. Just having "dark mode" is not enough.

[digging]

I agree, but I think you misread the comment you're replying to. They were referring to "dark patterns," a design feature used to trick users into taking actions they otherwise wouldn't. Much harder to flag :P

[nerpderp82]

Sorry, I want all dark patterns to be surrounded by a high contrast "dark pattern border".

[digging]

this is what the internet was meant to be

[chaosharmonic]

Would high contrast not be a CSS thing? I know `prefers-reduced-motion` is...

[notatoad]

yes, high-contrast is a CSS media query just like prefers-reduced-motion is

[extra88]

* prefers-contrast: more

[MrStonedOne]

Some of those UX dark patterns would qualify as making the site inaccessible to people with add and adhd, others make it inaccessible to people with autism.

engagement driving bullshit could very easy become banned under ADA if the right public servant gave it enough thought.

[digging]

I actually completely agree with this, but I didn't bring that up specifically because, as an autistic person with ADHD, I have gotten pretty poor responses in the past from saying my needs should be considered by UI/UX designers. There's not a lot of public will to consider autism and ADHD to be "real" disabilities and I'd love to see that change.