Episode Details

Josh and Kurt talk about dark patterns. A dark pattern is when a service tries to confuse a user into doing something they don't want to, like unknowingly purchasing a monthly subscription to something you don't need or want. The US Federal Trade Commission is starting to discuss dark patterns in webs sites and apps.

Show Notes

• Dark Patterns
• Types of Dark Patterns
• FTC Bringing Dark Patterns to Light
• LTT Dell Warranty