Most users leave almost immediately.
Some try to understand what’s going on.
A few keep exploring.
I built a small experiment:
https://rallymean.netlify.app
A web experience with:
- no instructions
- no navigation
- no clear objective
There’s nothing telling you what to do.
Why I did this
Most websites are designed to guide users clearly:
click here → do this → get result
But I wanted to explore the opposite:
What happens when you remove all guidance?
Does curiosity take over — or does confusion win?
What I noticed
From early reactions:
- Some users leave within seconds
- Others try to “decode” the structure
- A few stay longer than expected
It seems curiosity alone works — but only for a small percentage of people.
The interesting part
When people do stay, their behavior changes.
Instead of following instructions, they:
- observe patterns
- test assumptions
- try to create meaning
It becomes less about “using” something and more about exploring it.
Open question
Where is the line between:
- intrigue
- and frustration?
At what point does lack of direction stop being engaging?
If you try it, I’d be curious how far you go before stopping.