Boston Globe: Hard to Cancel Subscription

Brignull's "Roach Motel" Hidden Information Interface Interference Obstruction

Culprit

The Boston Globe

Found

6 years ago

Source

https://rationalconspiracy.com/2016/04/24/dark-patterns-by-the-boston-globe/

The user must go to the FAQ to find out how to cancel an account, which requires calling the Boston Globe by phone.

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