I think it goes so far as to be unethical, because it takes advantage of a gap in understanding[1] where most users aren't even aware of the possibility of this

I think it goes so far as to be unethical, because it takes advantage of a gap in understanding[1] where most users aren't even aware of the possibility of this being possible. [1] https://quinnkeast.com/writing/the-possibility-gap-its-time-to-label-this-dark-pattern/ https://quinnkeast.com/writing/the-possibility-gap-its-time-...