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#legal-issues

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Game design uses psychological tactics similar to gambling to maximize spending.

Dark patterns in apps are increasingly recognized as manipulative and potentially illegal.

Industry pushback against psychological manipulation is growing, particularly in regulated regions.

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Mobile games use psychological strategies to encourage spending, often mirroring gambling techniques.

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Video games and dating apps use similar psychological manipulation techniques akin to gambling to enhance user engagement and spending.

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Game design uses psychological tactics similar to gambling to maximize spending.

Dark patterns in apps are increasingly recognized as manipulative and potentially illegal.

Industry pushback against psychological manipulation is growing, particularly in regulated regions.

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Mobile games use psychological strategies to encourage spending, often mirroring gambling techniques.

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Video games and dating apps use similar psychological manipulation techniques akin to gambling to enhance user engagement and spending.

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#consumer-protection

EU law could usher in transformative change to digital ecosystems | Computer Weekly

Existing EU consumer protection laws have not fully succeeded in safeguarding consumers online.

The proposed Digital Fairness Act aims to address manipulative marketing practices and enhance consumer protection.

The FTC comes after neobank Dave for misleading marketing, hidden fees | TechCrunch

The FTC is targeting Dave for misleading marketing practices involving hidden fees on cash advances.

'Dark patterns' in app design trick consumers, according to a FTC complaint.

7 sneaky tricks subscription services use to lock you in - and how to avoid them

Beware of manipulative tactics in subscription services, such as sneaking, interface interference, social proof, and forced action.

EU law could usher in transformative change to digital ecosystems | Computer Weekly

Existing EU consumer protection laws have not fully succeeded in safeguarding consumers online.

The proposed Digital Fairness Act aims to address manipulative marketing practices and enhance consumer protection.

The FTC comes after neobank Dave for misleading marketing, hidden fees | TechCrunch

The FTC is targeting Dave for misleading marketing practices involving hidden fees on cash advances.

'Dark patterns' in app design trick consumers, according to a FTC complaint.

7 sneaky tricks subscription services use to lock you in - and how to avoid them

Beware of manipulative tactics in subscription services, such as sneaking, interface interference, social proof, and forced action.

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BeReal hit with privacy complaint over how it asks EU users to agree to tracking | TechCrunch

BeReal changed its user consent approach post-acquisition, leading to a privacy complaint for using manipulative tactics that pressure users into consent.

#epic-games

Play Fortnite? You might be eligible for a settlement payout. How to get your refund

Epic Games must refund over 500,000 players due to deceptive purchasing practices as ruled by the FTC.

Here's Why Fortnite Is Giving Out $100 Refunds

Players affected by Epic Games' practices are finally receiving refunds from the FTC settlement after a lengthy process.

FTC distributes $72M to Fortnite customers tricked into making unwanted purchases | TechCrunch

FTC has refunded $72 million to consumers misled by Epic Games' confusing purchase system.

Epic Games fined $245 million for its deceptive 'dark patterns' influencing user purchases.

Refunds begin dropping for ripped-off Fortnite customers

The FTC is issuing over $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players misled into unwanted purchases due to deceptive design practices.

Play Fortnite? You might be eligible for a settlement payout. How to get your refund

Epic Games must refund over 500,000 players due to deceptive purchasing practices as ruled by the FTC.

Here's Why Fortnite Is Giving Out $100 Refunds

Players affected by Epic Games' practices are finally receiving refunds from the FTC settlement after a lengthy process.

FTC distributes $72M to Fortnite customers tricked into making unwanted purchases | TechCrunch

FTC has refunded $72 million to consumers misled by Epic Games' confusing purchase system.

Epic Games fined $245 million for its deceptive 'dark patterns' influencing user purchases.

Refunds begin dropping for ripped-off Fortnite customers

The FTC is issuing over $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players misled into unwanted purchases due to deceptive design practices.

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#user-experience

Dark patterns in UX design: What they are and what to do instead? - LogRocket Blog

Dark patterns in UX designs manipulate users into unintended actions, significantly impacting their experience and decisions.

Dark patterns versus behavioural nudges in UX

Psychology plays a crucial role in UI design, influencing user experience positively (behavioral nudges) or negatively (dark patterns).

ChatGPT was tasked with designing a website. The result was as manipulative as you'd expect

AI-generated design frequently incorporates deceptive patterns, raising ethical concerns and emphasizing the need for human oversight in digital design processes.

From Shadow to Light : Rethinking Dark Patterns for Ethical Design

Dark patterns manipulate users for business goals.

Awareness of dark patterns can inspire ethical design practices.

The lasting negative effects of confirmshaming - LogRocket Blog

Confirmshaming is a dark pattern that triggers uncomfortable emotions like guilt and shame to influence user decision-making.

Dark patterns in UX design: What they are and what to do instead? - LogRocket Blog

Dark patterns in UX designs manipulate users into unintended actions, significantly impacting their experience and decisions.

Dark patterns versus behavioural nudges in UX

Psychology plays a crucial role in UI design, influencing user experience positively (behavioral nudges) or negatively (dark patterns).

ChatGPT was tasked with designing a website. The result was as manipulative as you'd expect

AI-generated design frequently incorporates deceptive patterns, raising ethical concerns and emphasizing the need for human oversight in digital design processes.

From Shadow to Light : Rethinking Dark Patterns for Ethical Design

Dark patterns manipulate users for business goals.

Awareness of dark patterns can inspire ethical design practices.

The lasting negative effects of confirmshaming - LogRocket Blog

Confirmshaming is a dark pattern that triggers uncomfortable emotions like guilt and shame to influence user decision-making.

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America is trapped in a nightmare of never-ending subscriptions

Doug Mattison's struggle illustrates the difficulties many face in canceling subscriptions due to deceptive company tactics. Bypass dark patterns for better consumer experience.

Microsoft Edge promotion in Defender called 'dark pattern'

Microsoft is blending advertising with security recommendations for its Edge browser, prompting criticism as a deceptive practice.

#psychology

Dark patterns versus behavioural nudges in UX

Psychology defines UX design, with ethical use crucial for positive outcomes.

Dark patterns versus behavioural nudges in UX

UI design is heavily influenced by psychology, with ethical considerations playing a crucial role in distinguishing between behavioral nudges and dark patterns.

Dark patterns versus behavioural nudges in UX

Psychology defines UX design, with ethical use crucial for positive outcomes.

Dark patterns versus behavioural nudges in UX

UI design is heavily influenced by psychology, with ethical considerations playing a crucial role in distinguishing between behavioral nudges and dark patterns.

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This Simple UX Mistake Can Cost You Over 20 Million- Change it ASAP!

Awareness of dark patterns and data protection regulations is crucial for website compliance.

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#dark-patterns#dark-patterns

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

EU law could usher in transformative change to digital ecosystems | Computer Weekly

The FTC comes after neobank Dave for misleading marketing, hidden fees | TechCrunch

7 sneaky tricks subscription services use to lock you in - and how to avoid them

EU law could usher in transformative change to digital ecosystems | Computer Weekly

The FTC comes after neobank Dave for misleading marketing, hidden fees | TechCrunch

7 sneaky tricks subscription services use to lock you in - and how to avoid them

BeReal hit with privacy complaint over how it asks EU users to agree to tracking | TechCrunch

Play Fortnite? You might be eligible for a settlement payout. How to get your refund

Here's Why Fortnite Is Giving Out $100 Refunds

FTC distributes $72M to Fortnite customers tricked into making unwanted purchases | TechCrunch

Refunds begin dropping for ripped-off Fortnite customers

Play Fortnite? You might be eligible for a settlement payout. How to get your refund

Here's Why Fortnite Is Giving Out $100 Refunds

FTC distributes $72M to Fortnite customers tricked into making unwanted purchases | TechCrunch

Refunds begin dropping for ripped-off Fortnite customers

Dark patterns in UX design: What they are and what to do instead? - LogRocket Blog

Dark patterns versus behavioural nudges in UX

ChatGPT was tasked with designing a website. The result was as manipulative as you'd expect

From Shadow to Light : Rethinking Dark Patterns for Ethical Design

The lasting negative effects of confirmshaming - LogRocket Blog

Dark patterns in UX design: What they are and what to do instead? - LogRocket Blog

Dark patterns versus behavioural nudges in UX

ChatGPT was tasked with designing a website. The result was as manipulative as you'd expect

From Shadow to Light : Rethinking Dark Patterns for Ethical Design

The lasting negative effects of confirmshaming - LogRocket Blog

America is trapped in a nightmare of never-ending subscriptions

Microsoft Edge promotion in Defender called 'dark pattern'

Dark patterns versus behavioural nudges in UX

Dark patterns versus behavioural nudges in UX

Dark patterns versus behavioural nudges in UX

Dark patterns versus behavioural nudges in UX

This Simple UX Mistake Can Cost You Over 20 Million- Change it ASAP!

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#dark-patterns