Scroll Friction Meaning?
6.0BRAINROT SCOREScroll Friction Any small design element that slightly slows down a user's scroll, whether accidental or intentionally placed to make them pause on a specific post.
Origin:Borrows 'friction' from UX language, applied specifically to scroll-speed interruptions rather than general usability obstacles.
First Seen:2024
Peak Era:2024-2026 (Active)
Aura Impact:+10 Aura (Using Friction To Hold Attention) / -10 Aura (Friction That Just Annoys People)
EXAMPLE USAGE
"That weird pause before the video loads is deliberate scroll friction, they want your thumb to hesitate."
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