Turntable.fm was catalogued by the UXP2 Lab over the way it encourages greater use of the site. The entry describes the site trying to get users to use it more by making the experience better for those with more popularity or experience, and notes this as a possible dark pattern aimed at casual users.
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Turntable.fm: Gamification.
“The site tries to get users to use the site more by making the experience better for those with more popularity or experience. Possible dark pattern aimed towards casual users.”
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