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Maybe later... how about never, you fucks?
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2020s big tech web platforms have a certain language to them that makes me think of a passive aggressive Californian dudebro designing them. It’s not “No”, it’s “Maybe later”; it’s not “OK” it’s “Got it” et cetera
"Got it" is a really weird one too, "Ok" had a hint that you are in approval of what you're seeing. "Got it" is more of a message of "we know you probably don't care or even detest this but you have to tell us you are at least aware of our latest thing".
It is underhanded in the language and has a bit of admission that they know you really just want the modal to just go away.
"Got it" is an acknowledgement while "OK" is an agreement. This is probably a deliberate choice on their part.