Really? Did you read the article? http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04...

Moron.

"So long as the developer did not intentionally misrepresent or withhold information"

Which is exactly what he said. RTFA. His only point was making sure the information provided to the user was accurate and complete. He did not say the developer was responsible for the data.

And the author isn't saying that. He's saying that the developer knows what the fuck he is doing and not some drooling moron who doesn't give a flying fig if the information presented to the user is accurate and complete.

If you don't think UI doesn't matter, you've been huffing glue. And the information presented to the user matter in that you better damn well be sure you are presenting the correct information that the user requested, something that is within the control of the developer. The actual data, no, but the information requested and the its' presentation, yes.

It's not rocket science but its clear people failed basic reading comprehension skills and focused on a single word "ethical" and got their panties in a twist. Sack up ladies and learn to read.

RTFA: "The two basic questions to ask are, “is the data accurate?” and “is the data complete?” "

So you're saying the developer isn't responsible for making sure the data presented to the user is "accurate” and “data complete.” Nice.

They don't chose to drive a car with a faulty ignition system either http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05....

Wait...developers inform and train users??? Are you fucking kidding me. You can't even get them to write coherent documentation. Inform and train users my ass.

You do realize it doesn't work that way.

You really don't have a fucking clue. Playing baseball, fishing or working on your car would all be bad if they were done in excess. He didn't see playing video games was bad. He said it's bad when it's all you think about ,when you obsess over it. It's the same with pornography; it becomes a replacement, a preference to a real relationship.

Read before you post.

Somebody needs a swirly.

Here's a thought do some research to refute his research, otherwise what you've posted is utter bullshit.

Not when it becomes a replacement.

"..young men who play video games to excess, and do it in social isolation..." Normal if you mean pathological. That was the point the researcher was making. It's an addiction. He did not say playing video games was bad.

Stop. Read the article then comment. You'll look less like a moron.