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It is a dark pattern - it tricks the user into thinking their data won't be submitted until they click "submit," but instead saves it right away. It would only
by surround 5y ago
It is a dark pattern - it tricks the user into thinking their data won't be submitted until they click "submit," but instead saves it right away. It would only not be a dark pattern if the form clearly said "your email address will be uploaded to our servers immediately after typing it."
- that_guy_iain 5y agoWhy were they tricked into thinking that? OP didn’t mention any text stating that. Lots of sites send updates constantly, I’ve never been tricked into thinking they didn’t I just wasn’t explicitly informed. Which is a difference. As I said, it is distasteful but not a trick.