- suddenly all low paid workers would miss the same targets, in which case no individual can be blamed anymore
- the madness might stop rapidly because it would make the dark pattern worthless
I sympathize with the low paid workers. I also don't like the fact that by that logic, businesses can just use low paid workers to protect themselves from the consequences of their dark patterns. Like, it's all too easy to go full evil and just put relatable human shields in front so nobody feels like lifting a finger. What are we supposed to do against this?
Of course, it won't happen: the effective way of fixing this would be through law.
Now, while this comment is serious, the previous one was more intended as humor.
I disagree here. The right action is boycotting the company and lobbying/protesting/voting for better consumer and worker protections. Or organize it as a concentrated group action so your first point holds, but don't just do it solo.
Boycotting is a nice counter measure. Effectively, you don't even participate in funding the dark pattern and you put a pressure on fixing it because of the loss of income.
You need to know the issue beforehand though.
lobbying/protesting/voting for better consumer and worker protections is obviously the right thing to do, and acting collectively too. Only collective actions will be effective against such tings, most probably.
Just don't use the word "harassment" in your marketing material, and find a solid justification for the existence of your business for legitimate purposes, while at the same time reaching your target xD.
- suddenly all low paid workers would miss the same targets, in which case no individual can be blamed anymore
- the madness might stop rapidly because it would make the dark pattern worthless
I sympathize with the low paid workers. I also don't like the fact that by that logic, businesses can just use low paid workers to protect themselves from the consequences of their dark patterns. Like, it's all too easy to go full evil and just put relatable human shields in front so nobody feels like lifting a finger. What are we supposed to do against this?
Of course, it won't happen: the effective way of fixing this would be through law.
Now, while this comment is serious, the previous one was more intended as humor.