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#consumer-rights
Digital life
fromTheregister
1 week ago

India reminds Big Tech it prohibits use of dark patterns

India's government demands big tech companies end deceptive design practices known as dark patterns.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
European startups

Consumer group accuses Shein of manipulating shoppers with 'dark patterns' | CBC News

Digital life
fromTheregister
1 week ago

India reminds Big Tech it prohibits use of dark patterns

India's government demands big tech companies end deceptive design practices known as dark patterns.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
European startups

Consumer group accuses Shein of manipulating shoppers with 'dark patterns' | CBC News

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Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Does video game monetisation harm children and what is Australia doing about it?

Roblox's popularity raises concerns about video game monetization and its impact on children, particularly regarding confusing economic models and dark design patterns.
#consumer-protection
Privacy professionals
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

No More Dark Patterns: New Laws Are Forcing Streaming and Apps to Play Fair | HackerNoon

Subscription business tactics like auto-renewals and hidden fees are facing increased regulatory scrutiny worldwide.
User complaints are driving a global shift in regulations to enhance consumer protection in subscription services.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

FTC distributes $72M to Fortnite customers tricked into making unwanted purchases | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

No More Dark Patterns: New Laws Are Forcing Streaming and Apps to Play Fair | HackerNoon

Subscription business tactics like auto-renewals and hidden fees are facing increased regulatory scrutiny worldwide.
User complaints are driving a global shift in regulations to enhance consumer protection in subscription services.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

FTC distributes $72M to Fortnite customers tricked into making unwanted purchases | TechCrunch

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#gaming
Growth hacking
fromMedium
4 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Game design uses psychological tactics similar to gambling to maximize spending.
Dark patterns in apps are increasingly recognized as manipulative and potentially illegal.
Industry pushback against psychological manipulation is growing, particularly in regulated regions.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
4 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Video games and dating apps utilize sophisticated psychological techniques to encourage spending and maximize user engagement.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
4 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Many popular games and apps use psychological tricks akin to gambling mechanics to enhance user engagement and spending.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
4 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Game design uses psychological tactics similar to gambling to maximize spending.
Dark patterns in apps are increasingly recognized as manipulative and potentially illegal.
Industry pushback against psychological manipulation is growing, particularly in regulated regions.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
4 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Video games and dating apps utilize sophisticated psychological techniques to encourage spending and maximize user engagement.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
4 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Many popular games and apps use psychological tricks akin to gambling mechanics to enhance user engagement and spending.
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fromMedium
2 months ago

Designing for conversion sounds ugly-you should learn it anyways

Designing for conversion is often misunderstood; it can reveal the value of design while communicating effectively with businesses, but many designers fear its implications.
Graphic design
Growth hacking
fromMedium
4 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Many mobile games and apps use manipulative psychological techniques similar to gambling to encourage spending and user engagement.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
4 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Mobile games use psychological strategies to encourage spending, often mirroring gambling techniques.
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