oh interesting – I've actually never seen the melting icon myself! Is that still a thing or was it phased out? That definitely adds a more aggressive layer to the ux strategy.

Would love to know more about when/where this appears – because this changes the context quite a bit.

Fair point! The line between motivating and guilt-tripping can be thin. We focus on why Duolingo's approach differs from others- but you're right that tone preferences are highly individual. What works as playful for some can feel like pressure for others. Thanks for adding this perspective! 👍

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