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Perhaps we need a new word for this sort of thing. Popupification? Appsplaining? Encruftening?
Onboarding?
That doesn't really capture the feeling of a sincere and cheerful "Welcome aboard!" delivered by clown in a business suit to an old salt who hasn't left the ship in six months.
Hand-holding? Condescension?