"It is worthwhile to consider how far we might consider going to make tradeoffs that prioritize user agency and that can simultaneously reduce engagement (unwanted engagement perhaps, from the users' perspective, but engagement nonetheless)."

"Dark patterns and 'addictive'-like features rob users of their agency" "It is worthwhile to consider how far we might consider going to make tradeoffs that prioritize user agency and that can simultaneously reduce engagement (unwanted engagement perhaps, from the users' perspective, but engagement nonetheless)." "Changes could result in drop offs in engagement metrics (at least in certain markets)." "Don't call out the project as being about 'dark patterns' or 'addictive-like features' since that could sound like we are trying to learn how to make more features that manipulate users. Similarly, change product teams' goals and internal narrative around making experiences 'habit-forming' or 'automatic.'"