It smells a bit like a situation where the dev builds themselves don't show the anti-patterns, but everybody else will.

The wheel is for illustrative purpose only. Everyone will get the best result.

how can anyone stand this app

That's circular logic, assuming some kind of infallibility at the business end.

Are you familiar with multivariate testing?

So, how much did you end up spending on Temu after you watched the ads?

It doesn’t have to work on everyone, just someone. I also sincerely doubt everyone is getting the full 2 minute edition. Maybe their algorithm decided to push it in this instance.

It’s every single trick and dark pattern crammed mercilessly into one app.

And it works.

It works for now, but like any other trick it will eventually wear off when people see it everywhere and figure out that it is just a scam.

if this didn’t work they wouldn’t do it.

Which means, it works.

That's circular logic, assuming some kind of infallibility at the business end.

Gambling-like graphics and exciting sounds. The illusion of winning big. Praise for being a good loyal customer. The promise of huge rewards and discounts. Time pressure to act fast, now now now. Don’t think, just do.

So, how much did you end up spending on Temu after you watched the ads?

Looks like if dark patterns had a store front.. No amount of "bargain" is worth encouraging that shit.

Either save up for the real thing or skip it.

Which means, it works.

Gambling-like graphics and exciting sounds. The illusion of winning big. Praise for being a good loyal customer. The promise of huge rewards and discounts. Time pressure to act fast, now now now. Don't think, just do.

It's every single trick and dark pattern crammed mercilessly into one app.

And it works.

I fear for our species.

Looks like I'm missing a lot these days /s

The wheel is for illustrative purpose only, everyone will get the best result.

I don't even try to buy now.