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Re:Types of Dark Patterns by purplecats on Sunday December 27, 2020 @03:47AM (#25549777)
isn't that just lying?

"click here for a refund." -> Okay, i gave you 200 airline credits which we count as a "refund" so you're set.

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Re:Types of Dark Patterns by seesawtron on Sunday December 27, 2020 @04:20AM (#25549885)
Sure but I imagine they are not alone. Eg. IKEA does the same thing as I recall: "refund" as store credits.
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Re:Types of Dark Patterns by amelius on Sunday December 27, 2020 @07:08AM (#25550489)
Someone should create a website for class action lawsuits.
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Re:Types of Dark Patterns by notjulianjaynes on Tuesday December 29, 2020 @04:29PM (#25575279)
There are already quite a few sites which list existing class action suits and how to sign up for them. I'll check them sometimes and see something about false advertising for a granola bar I bought six months ago so I put in my info and then get a check for $0.87 in the mail a year later and have absolutely no idea why.
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