Updated Rules & Common Topics
We've made a few tweaks to the rules and wiki here at r/assholedesign to help everyone stay on the same page with what the sub is all about. We've also updated the Common Topics list to call out the posts we see most often and get removed almost every time. The goal is to avoid surprises from mod actions on submissions and make it clearer why a post is being removed.
We will continue to refine the rules and topic on these lists as the content of the sub changes. We ask that you report any post you feel breaks these rules to help raise their visibility to the mod team. If we see the same post types repeatedly being reported, we will then be able to address them.
Here is a breakdown of the changes:
Hanlon's Razor:
Added that designs implemented for legal or regulatory compliance are an extension of this rule. Stupid laws can definitely lead to asshole results, and the law or regulation might be poorly thought out, but a company complying with this does not fit here.
Low-Effort Content:
Added that the design should be shown, not just discussed. Things like Facebook posts, Twitter/X/Bluesky screenshots, or any other image of a social media post do not count as design elements. We ask that when you see these, you do your homework and share with us the actual design element you uncovered. Social media is notoriously unreliable and simply sharing a social media post is low-effort.
Must Display Aspects of Design:
Added that interactions or information from humans is not considered a design element. This includes things like experiencing a poor customer service experience, an employee giving bad information about a policy or sale, or someone making a decision you do not agree with. This includes complaints of decisions from Moderators of any subreddit. We get it, you have a gripe, but it's not a design element so don't post it here.
Common Topics:
\-Added designs that are implemented to comply with legal or regulatory requirements (see Hanlon's Razor)
-Added difficult to use cookie management screens, or charge-to-decline cookie options
-Added AI being offered as a service on a platform
-Added small or obfuscated close buttons on advertisements
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We've made a few tweaks to the rules and wiki here at r/assholedesign to help everyone stay on the same page with what the sub is all about. We've also updated the Common Topics list to call out the posts we see most often and get removed almost every time. The goal is to avoid surprises from mod actions on submissions and make it clearer why a post is being removed.
We will continue to refine the rules and topic on these lists as the content of the sub changes. We ask that you report any post you feel breaks these rules to help raise their visibility to the mod team. If we see the same post types repeatedly being reported, we will then be able to address them.
Here is a breakdown of the changes:
Hanlon's Razor:
Added that designs implemented for legal or regulatory compliance are an extension of this rule. Stupid laws can definitely lead to asshole results, and the law or regulation might be poorly thought out, but a company complying with this does not fit here.
Low-Effort Content:
Added that the design should be shown, not just discussed. Things like Facebook posts, Twitter/X/Bluesky screenshots, or any other image of a social media post do not count as design elements. We ask that when you see these, you do your homework and share with us the actual design element you uncovered. Social media is notoriously unreliable and simply sharing a social media post is low-effort.
Must Display Aspects of Design:
Added that interactions or information from humans is not considered a design element. This includes things like experiencing a poor customer service experience, an employee giving bad information about a policy or sale, or someone making a decision you do not agree with. This includes complaints of decisions from Moderators of any subreddit. We get it, you have a gripe, but it's not a design element so don't post it here.
Common Topics:
\-Added designs that are implemented to comply with legal or regulatory requirements (see Hanlon's Razor)
-Added difficult to use cookie management screens, or charge-to-decline cookie options
-Added AI being offered as a service on a platform
-Added small or obfuscated close buttons on advertisements
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[Meta] An updated flow chart, to help cut down on the number of Rule 1 breaking posts in the sub. Be sure to read the list of common topics listed under Rule 4, as well!
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Google Messages backups eat storage with no cleanup tools — feels intentionally designed to force paid upgrades
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Unskippable ads at volumes dangerous to hearing, and that's not the worst part.
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Telegram forcing Premium just to block strangers from DMing me is insane
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No Duolingo, you may not put an ad for your subscription on my lock screen
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I tried to turn off alcohol ads on DoorDash. Here’s what actually happened.
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From the assholedesign community on Reddit: I tried to turn off alcohol ads on DoorDash. Here’s what actually happened.
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The CPU Cooler and Motherboard's bolt screw are being blocked by seller's warranty sticker. Preventing me from checking faulty CPU or not being able to reseating the Mobo.
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Angry Birds was deliberately retitle to "Red's First Flight" in order for people to download the game's numerous and more inferior sequels
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Migraine treatment device sells $89 dollar "refill pack" that is just a .10 cent TENS unit pad and a software lock
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My "$13/month" MoviePass subscription actually costs $23 to watch a single 2D movie...
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Bereal asking me every second time to access my contacts on the phone
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Adfly-like site: I need to install unrelated app to see my link
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