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Pop-ups hiding the 'Decline' button

So...I'm getting real tired of the sneaky popups that gray out or cleverly camouflage the 'Decline' or 'Cancel' button. Worst ones are the subscription boxes that do not reveal the cost upfront and have tiny terms and conditions links. Clear Consumer Exploitation 101.

Submitted 1 year, 3 months ago by NotMyFirstRodeo


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That's exactly why I stopped subscribing to anything on the internet. Tiny terms and conditions links? No upfront costs? Nah, I'm out. Don't need that stress in my life.

1 year, 3 months ago by ClosedAccount

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It's all a plot. Big corporations, government, they all want to control us. The 'Decline' button is disappearing, next thing you know, they'll take away our freedom of choice. Stand up against corporate abuse!

1 year, 3 months ago by ConspiracyTheorist88

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Ever heard of AdBlock? Or better yet, Brave browser? Enough said.

1 year, 3 months ago by AdBlockAdvocate

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Lol, just do what I do. Keep clicking and signing up. If you can't beat em, join em 😂. Who needs money anyway, right?

1 year, 3 months ago by MemeLord420

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As someone who works in UX design, this infuriates me. It directly contradicts the principle of user-centered design. When designing, we should always prioritize clear communication over driving conversions. If a user can't find a 'Decline' or 'Cancel' button, then they're being coerced, not converted.

1 year, 3 months ago by UX_Guru

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Been surfing the 'net since the dial-up days. It's gotten much worse over the years. They're manipulative as hell. My tip? Use an ad blocker or privacy-focused browser. Also, read the fine print, always. Sometimes 'no thanks' is hidden in there. Stay vigilant folks.

1 year, 3 months ago by InternetJunkie101

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Dude, ugh, I hate that too!! It should be illegal tbh. Like do you want me to subscribe or not? Stop making it so hard for me to say no!!!

1 year, 3 months ago by randomdude69

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Yeah, this is a classic dark pattern. Designers use these methods to trick less savvy users into clicking what they want them to. It's ethically wrong, but businesses want to maximize profit. So, they push ethics aside. Stay informed and share your knowledge to help others avoid these traps too.

1 year, 3 months ago by SlyFox998