From Newsgroup: alt.privacy
Dark patterns are subtle design elements intentionally implemented to influence user behavior, often leading consumers to make decisions
they might not have made otherwise. These manipulative techniques can
range from making it difficult to cancel subscriptions to pushing
users towards more expensive options through visual trickery.
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2024/07/12/silicon-valley-hates-you- ftc-study-reveals-widespread-use-of-dark-patterns-in-websites-and-
apps/
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