The ultimate problem with such dark patterns is that they darken the prospects for all participants.<p>I&#x27;veb been long aware of such trends.  Something as simple as a multi-step transaction process, across multiple screens.  I literally <i>cannot see</i> what the end-stage requests will be before committing.  If I don&#x27;t bug out immediately, I&#x27;ll just throw random inputs at the page to see what the hell it does.<p>But it&#x27;s another reason why I&#x27;ll strongly prefer in-store, brick-and-morter purchases, or anything that <i>doesn&#x27;t</i> have a service contract (the &quot;agree to our new ToS to cancel your account&quot; story below really puts the shine and hurt on this), etc.<p>Much as the whole microlawsuits thing sounds like an absolute PITA, something which reduces frictions for consumers to sue would be interesting.  Respond to failed opt-out tools with a claim for damages and costs....<p>Sigh.