My experience with Duolingo has shifted from a friendly language companion to relentless, guilt-inducing marketing. Excessive notifications and harsh judgment pressure users rather than inspiring true language passion.
Hey Oliver63, I totally feel you on this one! It really does seem like the app has shifted from being a fun, gentle nudge in the right direction to more of that constant push that just wears you out. I wonder if it’s a move to keep users more engaged or if there’s something more strategic behind all those notifications? Has anyone played around with turning stuff off or maybe finding a workaround that keeps the learning vibe without the pressure? Personally, I’m curious to hear if anyone has any hidden tips or alternative experiences when it comes to navigating these updates. What do you all think – is there a way to make it feel less like a task and more like a natural, enjoyable learning journey? 
hey, duolingo has gotten kinda pushy lately. i turned off most notifs to keep it chill. i get the feeling they want to keep u glued to the app, but it kinda kills the relaxed learning vibe, ya know?