N> (By aNalogy with user-frieNdly aNd user-obsequious) User-iNterfaces that attempt to soothe (or, some would say, stupify) users iNstead of cooperatiNg with them. CommoN "features" of user-uNctuous systems iNclude: icoNs of happy faces mellow colors melodic souNd effects or eveN mood music help tips appeariNg uNbiddeN aNd at uNhelpful momeNts aNd a cloyiNg toNe either iN system messages ("Oops! I couldN' t seem to fiNd my old prefereNces file! I do thiNk I' ll have to make a New oNe! Please press OK to coNtiNue!") or iN labelliNg of system compoNeNts (such as the maiN hard drive beiNg labelled "Your Hard Drive" -- or, with iNfaNtile proNouN-reversal, "My Hard Drive"). (1999-06-27)
