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by mattjaynes 1693 days ago
Looks interesting, but the modal for 10% off if you give them all your contact data can only be dismissed by clicking the "NO THANKS, I'D RATHER PAY FULL PRICE" link. Does this passive-aggressive dark pattern actually work? For me, it just always leaves a bad taste and impacts my trust in whatever company does this.
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No technical information whatsoever plus passive aggressive modals for 10% off. It just doesn't smell good.
Ice noticed this dark pattern is _everywhere_.

I'm not sure if it does work, however. But I'd be inclined to say it might.