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birdsongsyesterday at 6:11 PM1 replyview on HN

The point isn't us. You should know that. The point is the 99.8% that doesn't have our skills, and is forced into these dark patterns, by deception or psychological manipulation.


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dangusyesterday at 6:20 PM

Cookie dialogs are the opposite, they are asking for consent up front.

Before they existed websites would just put stuff on your computer without asking. They’re literally a consumer protection.

Direct your outrage elsewhere.

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