[someexgamedev]

I recommend cancelling prime for a small window of time and reevaluating, if you can manage. Partly to see how thirsty Amazon is for you to sign back up for prime. You could fill a textbook with the dark patterns. The article mentions one of them, needing to confirm your cancellation three different times. Imagine a conversation with a real human that goes like this:

Me: I would like to cancel prime.

Amazon: Do you want to cancel prime? Yes or no.

Me. Yes.

Amazon: Look at all these great prime perks. Say either "Nevermind" or "Cancel, I don't want these amazing benefits"

Me: Cancel.

Amazon:

Me:

Amazon:

Me: Cancel, I don't want these amazing benefits.

Amazon: Are you sure you want to cancel? What if instead of paying $199 for the year you pay $20 monthly?

[andjd]

You don't have to imagine it, just try to change your cable/internet provider.