This document discusses how to handle user-submitted data as a developer. It notes that users often provide inaccurate information to protect their identity or due to fear. Developers need to be aware that users may lie about details like their job title or financial information. The document suggests that understanding why users act the way they do, such as seeking instant gratification or losing money, can help developers better design experiences for users.

1. Re-experiencing information:
Dealing with user-submitted data
Lucas Pettinati
Principal Interaction Designer
DEVELOPER NETWORK

2. Part One Part Two Part Three
The reality of what’s out there

3. “There are only two
industries that refer to their
customers as users.”
Edward Tufte

4. “Not only do we
use the internet, we
use it for self
gratification as
well”

5. We want instant gratification

6. It’s easy and cheap to switch providers

7. By Töei
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We lie to protect our identity

8. Little white lies

9. Little white lies