[zwaps]

OAuth is the definition of dark pattern.

The way they set up their pop up is plain evil, trying to deceive the user. In the end, it is almost impossible to find the opt-out options, and you have to agree to share your data with the largest ad-networks anyway, otherwise you can not use the website. The privacy "dash board" doesn't even work without error.

Even if you are not in a country where you are presented with that these pop-ups, the way this is handled should really make you think long and hard about the ethics of the companies behind oauth and techncrunch!