Simone Montalto @simonemontalto.bsky.social · 04/02/2026So in my apps, I chose not to use notifications or badges for new content. Not because I don’t want you to enjoy it. But because I don’t want the interface to make you feel like you owe it something. The content is there when you’re ready. No pressure. No anxiety. 120
Simone Montalto @simonemontalto.bsky.social · 04/02/2026If you want to explore this idea more, I highly recommend reading the full essay here: www.terrygodier.com/phantom-obli...terrygodier.comPhantom ObligationWhy RSS readers look like email clients, and what that's doing to us. 010