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Which is another not a dark pattern. Otherwise the entire existence of brands like Ferrari, Gucci, Rolex is a dark pattern!

As with “social proof”, the author mistakes lying (dark) with marketing (legit).



> Otherwise the entire existence of brands like Ferrari, Gucci, Rolex is a dark pattern!

They are.




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