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by tremorscript 754 days ago
I like github's solution to deleting a repository. A popup makes you type the repository name before confirming deletion.

In this case, if the value is unusually high say greater than 100 billion, make the trader type 100 billion before proceeding.

I confess that I also ignore popups and just click ok. This is where i appreciate github asking me to type the name of the repository, just to make sure that I know what I am doing.

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I always just copy the thing it told me to write and paste into the relevant field - often without reading or comprehending what it says.
How long are these messages that your reading speed doesn't burn through it faster than it takes to click or tap the button...?
Peter see OK button. Peter click OK button. Peter no read or have a thought.