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Re:Why can a scam company raise $40 Million Series C + $76 M... by pbreit on Saturday September 28, 2013 @12:44AM (#6460968)
100%.

They send an email every month prompting members to visit the site to select a pair of shoes or skip.

Re:Why can a scam company raise $40 Million Series C + $76 M... by rhizome on Saturday September 28, 2013 @01:53PM (#6462517)
Sure, but presentation is everything, especially when using dark patterns. What's the subject line, a general marketing slug like, "What's New at...", with a little bit about points or whatever at the end of the email, or something more specific to the nature of the subscription?
Re:Why can a scam company raise $40 Million Series C + $76 M... by sigkill on Saturday September 28, 2013 @04:55AM (#6461358)
What's the probability that the customer is unaware that this is a "membership" email rather a monthly email sent because you signed up and bought once? It's not uncommon for Newegg or Amazon to send you emails.