Something is enshittification coded when its design choices, business model, or UX patterns carry all the hallmarks of a product on the path to decay — even if it hasn't fully arrived there yet. The '-coded' suffix signals vibes-based diagnosis: you're reading the signs, not waiting for the autopsy. Dark patterns, aggressive upsells, and gratuitous data harvesting are prime enshittification-coded behaviors that clue in a savvy user immediately.
The free tier has a five-action daily limit and the onboarding is basically a funnel — this whole product is enshittification coded.
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