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Error messageS
BEGin 6.4.2024 end tbd
1 - MINT OPEN 6/4/2024 ON BASE
2 - TOKENS MINTED ON ERC7160 TO ALLOW FOR MULTIMETADATA AND ARRAY UPDATES.
INITIAL ARTWORK IS PLACEHOLDER UNTIL MINT CLOSES
3 - MINT PRICE .232ETH
* COLLECTION SIZE TBD / 222 MAX
% TOKEN UNLOCKS GATED GROUP
^ TOKEN ASSIGNMENTS OCCUR AFTER MINT CLOSES
HOW ERROR MESSAGES WORKS
ERROR MESSAGES ARTWORKS are effectively a replacement 404 page for one of hundreds of websites.
Each documented in the metadata. Art was designed specifically for each website, which includes a visual work, and an embedded message for the visitor.
ERROR MESSAGES also has an element of public participation. Collectors who have minted 404 tokens will work with m0dest and the community to try to get these artwork pages implemented.
Each site has a bounty. There will be a $ token and an amount rewarded per artwork implemented.
Tokens can be sold, or used as currency for collecting art. Tokens art not financial instruments and should be considered for entertainment purposes only.
EXAMPLES
PROJECT RESEARCH
404 Not Found.
A near universal understanding - an unwanted announcement of an unanticipated problem. Every property on the internet has one -nearly all delivering the same message: you are lost. You made a mistake. Every user of the internet has had an interaction with this artifact our our technology infrastructure.
The 404 term originated in the 1980s from Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the world wide web. He explained later that his intent was for 404 error messages to be slightly apologetic. Which, after all, is apropos given that the tech itself is built by humans, and humans are, well fallible.
The code itself was born because every link in a system was intended to go somewhere, and a database needs to update links when the target is removed or changed. However these links sometimes refer to data that does not exist, so Berners-Lee decided to solve for the missing content.
The most omnipresent digital asset, the 404, is the result. A page isa servers way of telling a user that they have reached the last page of the internet, or a dead end. Or that they have made a mistake in their data entry.
Standard 404 Pages
The typical 404 error page is often a missed opportunity for deeper engagement with users. Standard 404 pages generally display minimal text, such as "404 Error: Page Not Found" or "Oops! This page doesn't exist.
"These messages are purely functional and offer no emotional or informational value beyond acknowledging the error.
Understanding the Psychological Disruption
When users encounter a 404 error, it typically triggers a cognitive and emotional response, often one of frustration or confusion. This interruption in the user's expected digital pathway can lead to irritation, a short-term reduction in user satisfaction, and potentially a decision to leave the website altogether.
Psychological studies on user interface design suggest that unexpected disruptions can significantly impact user stress levels and overall satisfaction with a digital experience.
The Role of Creative 404 Pages in Mitigating Negative Responses
Creative 404 pages can play a crucial role in transforming the potential negative impact of an error into a positive experience.
By incorporating elements of surprise, humor, and interactive art, these pages can effectively redirect the user's initial frustration towards curiosity and engagement. This approach leverages the psychological principle of 'positive interruption,' where an unexpected, pleasant surprise can enhance mood and improve retention.