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Double-click Misfire

This phenomena occurs frequently with Windows users, where when double-clicking on a file in which to open, the click is not fast enough, causing the file to be highlighted rather than opened. This usually causes the user to have to resort to using the “Enter” key instead.

This occurrence can cause low self-esteem particularly in older people as it draws into question the performance of their motor skills, leading to thoughts that maybe they are showing signs of early stages of Alzheimer’s or other neurological disorders (which is usually not the case).
“I saw a neurologist today on account of my increasing number of ‘double-click misfires’. He assured me that nothing was wrong with my motor skills and suggested I simply adjust my mouse settings.”
by Johntoo August 22, 2009
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click bait

An eyecatching link on a website which encourages people to read on. It is often paid for by the advertiser ("Paid" click bait) or generates income based on the number of clicks.
This is not news, really. It’s click bait, the stuff pageviews are made of.

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This is the worst article I've ever read, clearly from a massive Microsoft hater or paid by Apple/Google. It's just paid FUD clickbait, wouldn't expect any better of news.com.au. Source: Whirlpool Forum 21 Oct 2012.
by John Prior October 30, 2012
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Reverse psychology to get people under 18 to click on something.
"Do not click this unless you are 18"
...
*Clicks 900 fucking times*
*Porn comes up*
*Clicks 9000 fucking times*
by DaveMachine September 15, 2007
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A technique that tempts you to click it and you get god-knows-what popups after you click it
*A hand with longer black finger nails points at text* Do not Click this Unless you are 18.
by Amos Nusheg October 25, 2007
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Cliche conflict resolution kevin

A person who attempts to resolve being bullied by trying to initiate a conference of bully, bullied, and a third party.
Don’t be a cliche conflict resolution Kevin. That’s worse than being an anonymous Andy.
by EVERHEARDOFRODNEYKING? July 27, 2019
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