From “nudges and sludges” to “confirmshaming,” dark patterns are the colourfully-named web design tricks retailers use to manipulate consumers online. Dark patterns include last-minute fees, complicated opt-out processes and — in the case of confirmshaming — using emotive language to guilt or panic you into doing something you’d rather not, such as buying extra items […]
The Online Retailers in the UK With the Most Dark Patterns
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