Definitions
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- noun functionality that a the seller of a product (typically technology) will charge users to not include
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Examples
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I know mainframe geeks who would say "need to think about saving your own files" is an anti-feature.
Dear Web Applications: Where Are My Files? - Publishing 2.0 2008
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It is, or could be seen as, an anti-feature added for the benefit of companies, but without taking users' needs into consideration.
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It is, or could be seen as, an anti-feature added for the benefit of companies, but without taking users' needs into consideration.
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It is, or could be seen as, an anti-feature added for the benefit of companies, but without taking users' needs into consideration.
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It is, or could be seen as, an anti-feature added for the benefit of companies, but without taking users' needs into consideration.
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Disney have a new anti-feature on their DVDs, called "fast play".
LinuxChix aggregator 2010
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How could anyone not be irritated by this stupid anti-feature?
Boing Boing Maggie Koerth-Baker 2010
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It is, or could be seen as, an anti-feature added for the benefit of companies, but without taking users' needs into consideration.
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I love my iPhone but this lack of capability is definitely an anti-feature.
Marquee de Sells: Chris's insight outlet Chris Sells 2010
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It is, or could be seen as, an anti-feature added for the benefit of companies, but without taking users' needs into consideration.
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