A duck Feature is always malicious and hostile to some extend as the sole purpose is to distract and manipulate certain people away from other real features.

It could lead to damaged or even broken trust and a bad workplace environment. It is worth looking for healthier feedback loops.

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Looks Great! Lose the duck.

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However, it also feels unnecessarily hostile and dismissive of other members of your team. It reminds me of the way I’d manipulate a young child by giving them the illusion of power.

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