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morganaleghieri.bsky.social
#ffxivtober Day 31 - WoL merch

Tataru's getting into some dark patterns...
(Gotta fill the Scions' coffers, somehow, right?)

Anyway complete your own collection of WoLubus today!

#ffxivtober25 #ffxiv #labubu #darkpatterns
Final Fantasy 14 fan art. Several of the artist's player characters have been drawn in the style of Labubus (that is, popular collectable plushies)
October 31, 2025 at 9:16 AM
adamator.eu
#microsoft #consent #darkpatterns
A man with the Microsoft logo tattooed on his arm talks to a woman at a bar. His speech bubble is a dialog box saying “Do you want to have sex with me?”, followed by a large button saying “Yes (recommended)” and small a gray hyperlink saying “Ask me again later”.
October 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
consumogob.bsky.social
⚫ El próximo 13 de noviembre a las 11h, no te pierdas la charla sobre cómo afectan los #PatronesOscuros en la infancia que organiza la Federación de Consumidores y Usuarios CECU

🔗 Inscríbete en : lnkd.in/dGdDCM5w

#DarkPatterns
October 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
manuelabennet.bsky.social
#October_CoverArtChallenge
#0ctober_CoverArtChallenge

Day 15: Body Horror

Hayden Sherman, Batman: Dark Patterns #2.

#comic #comicsky #HaydenSherman #Batman #DarkPatterns
October 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
lea.verou.me
Don't get me wrong, I love good marketing. But this squarely crosses the line into deception and #darkpatterns and is not ok.

@virtualaegean.bsky.social please don't be the reason we can't have nice things.

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September 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
globalvoters.bsky.social
#Apps #Commerce #darkpatterns #FTC FTC study finds ‘dark patterns’ used by a majority of subscription apps and websites: Dark patterns refer to a range of design techniques that can subtly encourage users to take some sort of action or put their privacy at risk.

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FTC study finds ‘dark patterns’ used by a majority of subscription apps and websites
Dark patterns refer to a range of design techniques that can subtly encourage users to take some sort of action or put their privacy at risk. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
dlvr.it
July 10, 2024 at 8:14 PM
lawbhoy.bsky.social
#DarkPatterns European consumer groups take action against Google for pushing users toward its surveillance system https://www.beuc.eu/publications/european-consumer-groups-take-action-against-google-pushing-users-towards-its/html

#google #surveillance #consumerprotection
March 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
jhhl.bsky.social
I actually cited this rule www.consumeraffairs.com/news/ftcs-cl... in my failed attempt to drop a paid service at Yahoo - which I was forced to get because there is no more bot-free customer service there. Jeff @jbm0.bsky.social will appreciate this. Mark also @markhurst.bsky.social #darkpatterns
FTC's click-to-cancel rule finalized making subscriptions easier to cancel
Raise a glass, because the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized its "Click to Cancel" rule. The rule, set to take effect soon, aims to protect cons
www.consumeraffairs.com
January 13, 2025 at 2:59 AM
jsa4e.bsky.social
#Batman #DarkPatterns by #DanWatters & #HaydenSherman is worth the read. I am digging it so much
February 7, 2025 at 1:01 AM
poetheir.bsky.social
@danpgwatters.bsky.social + @cleanlined.bsky.social create #Batman #DarkPatterns, a superb tale where Batman gets to interact with weird coroners while investigating a serial killer.. I LOVE IT. The #Seven vibes are strong in this one. I also love how Dan weaves a tapestry of Gothams past,
December 13, 2024 at 6:27 PM
lawbhoy.bsky.social
Are AI’s dark patterns a mirror of our own moral failures? Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law reflects on tech’s ethics. www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt... #darkpatterns #deceptivedesign #AI
Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law
This book provides essential insights on dark patterns and AI-powered deceptive design for anyone who wants to understand and challenge the pervasive influence…
www.bloomsbury.com
May 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
latitude77.bsky.social
Engineered Addictions - by Mason - Noiseproof #addiction #attention #relationships #socialnetworks #darkpatterns #technology #ethics
June 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
grahamanwright.bsky.social
Inclusive #UXDesign does more than improve usefulness; it eliminates #DarkPatterns and advances #DigitalInclusion. @microsave.bsky.social’s new deck highlights how financial service providers #FSPs can lead the change: tinyurl.com/5wafv8hw

#FintechForGood #InclusiveDesign #FinancialInclusion
July 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
profittradingusa.bsky.social
Click Subscribe #Shein #ConsumerRights #DarkPatterns #EULaws #OnlineShopping
www.investing.com
June 5, 2025 at 4:47 AM
tarnkappe.bsky.social
📬 Epic Games Strafe: Das düstere Spiel mit Dark Patterns

#Gaming #Rechtssachen #DarkPatterns #EpicGames #Fortnite #FTC #Verbraucherschutz
Epic Games Strafe: Das düstere Spiel mit Dark Patterns
Epic-Games-Strafe: Die FTC verhängt eine Strafe in Höhe von 126 Mio. USD wegen Dark Patterns in Fortnite. Der Artikel <a href="https://tarnkappe.info/artikel/gaming/epic-games-strafe-das-duestere-spiel-mit-dark-patterns-317231.html">Epic Games Strafe: Das düstere Spiel mit Dark Patterns</a> erschien zuerst auf <a href="https://tarnkappe.info">TARNKAPPE.INFO</a>
sc.tarnkappe.info
June 27, 2025 at 6:47 AM
joejerome.bsky.social
I'm actually less interested in monetization in games, however. As elsewhere, #DarkPatterns in game design seem a ripe area for exploration -- and there are a number of relevant regulatory and legislative proposals. This student note is a good overview:
October 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
thomasmildner.me
Yesterday, I was fortunate to present my work on #darkpatterns and #responsibledesign at #TU/e. Thank you so much, Minha Lee, for having me. As always, it’s been a joy catching up and thinking about how to give people more agency when engaging with design. Hope to meet you soon again!
Person standing in front of a large display presenting.
September 28, 2024 at 11:39 AM
aspirelab.bsky.social
Our SIG on Global Perspectives on Design Ethics and Regulatory Action for Dark Commercial Patterns will be HYBRID! Sign up at:

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🌐 #chi2025 #dpsig25 #darkpatterns #ダークパターン #ひとをだますデザイン
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April 8, 2025 at 3:08 AM
lawbhoy.bsky.social
Do dark patterns make AI our silent puppeteer? Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law challenges us to demand ethical tech. Who controls your clicks? www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt... #darkpatterns #deceptivedesign #AI
Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law
This book provides essential insights on dark patterns and AI-powered deceptive design for anyone who wants to understand and challenge the pervasive influence…
www.bloomsbury.com
May 4, 2025 at 8:37 AM
shinspiegel.bsky.social
Another week, new post. Time to talk about the this old anecdote of the students and average grade. Can we give a new spin on this old tale? Maybe you would like to read it.

Link:
jeferson.me/blog/2025/06...

#Algorithm #Capitalism #Socialism #Inequality #DarkPatterns
The broken algorithm
A metaphor on how broken is our system
jeferson.me
June 9, 2025 at 9:39 AM
bradleyschagrin.bsky.social
When an App Asks for Permissions It Doesn’t Need: Is It Ambitious or Malicious? open.substack.com/pub/bradleys...
#Cybersecurity #AppDesign #DigitalPrivacy #UXMatters #DataEthics #TechTrust #InfoSec #AppSecurity #PermissionsAbuse #DarkPatterns #HumanCenteredTech
When an App Asks for Permissions It Doesn’t Need: Is It Ambitious or Malicious?
Just Say No: The Digital Consent Crisis
open.substack.com
July 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
matthewlarn.bsky.social
In my latest post, I break down the 10 core drives of gamification and how you can use them to create engaging, meaningful experiences that actually align with our values and enhance our lives in a meaningful way.
#Gamification #DesignEthics #DarkPatterns

matthewlarn.medium.com/the-10-core-...
The 10 Core Drives of Gamification & How to Utilize Them Responsibly
I’m tired of feeling emotionally manipulated by everyone — corporations, politicians, nonprofits, you name it. As a designer (and a decent…
matthewlarn.medium.com
November 19, 2024 at 8:56 PM
garysteel.bsky.social
"Remember the last time you tried to unsubscribe from a service?" Anna Butterfield asks. "That labyrinthine process wasn’t a bug; it was a feature." Here's Anna's succinct thought piece on the internet's dark patterns.

www.witchdoctor.co.nz/2025/dark-pa...

#darkpatterns #designtricks #webfear
Dark patterns in tech: How design tricks us into doing what companies want - Witchdoctor
They're monitoring every little thing you do online and you don't know it, writes wary internet expert ANNA BUTTERFIELD. Here's her advice.
www.witchdoctor.co.nz
January 15, 2025 at 1:42 AM
aspirelab.bsky.social
CHI2025で開催する「ダークパターンとひとをだますデザインに関する国際的かつ学際的な交流」というSIGを開催します！ ご興味のある方はぜひ参加してください！ #chi25 🌐 #dpsig25 #darkpatterns #ダークパターン #ひとをだますデザイン chi2025.darkpatternsresearchandimpact.com
March 12, 2025 at 4:20 AM
fnwdhs.bsky.social
Wichtiger Punkt, der vor kurzem in einer Diskussion aufkam: Zu #DarkPatterns brauchen gerade Kinder und Jugendliche mehr Aufklärung und Wissen, vielleicht als Teil von #Spielbildung?
#Games #Schule #Sucht #bluelz
realscientists.de Andreas @ Real Scientists DE @realscientists.de · May 22
Es ist per se also nichts Schlechtes, wenn auch #Games, wie gutes Essen, ein Spaziergang in der Natur oder ein Abend mit Freunden, menschliche Grundbedürfnisse anspricht. Das gehört so!

Problematisch wird es aber, wenn
1️⃣ Bedürfnisse für #DarkPatterns ausgenutzt werden
2️⃣ das Spielen abhängig macht
May 22, 2024 at 7:31 PM