Punish -

: It uses Logical Consequences that directly relate to the action, helping the user understand why the behavior was problematic and how to solve it next time.

Unlike traditional punishment, which often leads to "reality blindness" or resentment, this feature focuses on and expressive communication .

Here is a proposed feature for a productivity or social app: punish

Instead of a typical lockout or "bad behavior" alert, this feature implements a that turns a mistake into a communal benefit.

: A digital version of a "Correction Can," where the user must pick a randomized task to perform for someone else (e.g., "Review a teammate’s document" or "Send a word of appreciation to a peer"). : It uses Logical Consequences that directly relate

: A "cost" that mimics real-world outcomes. For example, if a user misses a deadline, they must "pay" a portion of their earned in-app rewards to a shared pool that funds collective group bonuses.

: If a user's tone in a collaborative chat is flagged as rude, they are prompted to provide three pieces of positive feedback to others before their next post is unlocked. Why it Works : A digital version of a "Correction Can,"

Experimental evidence on the expressive function of punishment