infinite scroll

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infinite scroll is an anti-pattern which blocks users from getting to the footer of a page when it takes over loading more content, often destroying URL history so that visitors can be forced to continue seeing new content until they quit.

See Also

• antipatterns
• doomscrolling
• A first-person account of the addictive properties of infinite scroll: https://alexanderell.is/posts/infinite-scroll/

But the content — it’s a default. It’s a comfort when you’re tired, when it’s just easier to look. Worse yet, by defaulting to this little screen, it gets in the way of me spending my time deliberately. I really enjoy drawing, and usually, even if I’m tired, if I grab a pencil and some paper, I end up having so much fun scratching out little sketches. If I had gotten up and started drawing, I probably would have remembered how fun it is. But, I’m a little tired. Going for a walk sounds tiring, and it’s not quite bedtime yet, so I’ll just take a glance at a few more videos since I’m already here. My feet are a little cold from being here on the couch for an hour, but luckily I’ve got a blanket as well.