TikTok was documented by hallofshame.design over its repeated requests for device permissions. The article describes how, despite a user repeatedly declining access to notifications and contacts, TikTok persistently asks for these permissions. The article characterises this persistence as an example of the “nagging” pattern, which it describes as tiring users until they give up and allow access.
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TikTok: Nagging dark patterns
Despite repeatedly declining access to notifications and contacts, TikTok persistently asks for these permissions. This persistence is an example of the “nagging” dark pattern, designed to tire users until they give up and allow access. Let’s break down the tactics TikTok uses to achieve this.
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