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Space.com: Opt out of settings requires extra clicks

Author
Dark Patterns Tip Line
Date
4 Apr 2025
Type
Preselection

“Checkbox to resubscribe to Doordash was automatically checked on the payment screen.”

Space.com was reported to the Deceptive Design Tip Line over a checkbox encountered during checkout. According to the report, a checkbox to resubscribe to Doordash was automatically ticked on the payment screen.

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