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We've all heard about crappy design, something that turns a blind eye to user-friendliness, logic and common sense, aesthetics, and people in general. We’re talking billboards, TV ads, product packaging and product design, websites and apps, you name it.

The phenomenon of crappy design is that no matter how much our marketing strategies and advertising techniques have evolved in the past decades, it still finds its place in our daily lives. Check out some examples of crappy design in Bored Panda’s previous features here, here and here.

This time, we are taking a step further. Sometimes the design is so annoying, senseless and defunct that it seems like the brands are doing this deliberately or at least without shame. There’s even a whole corner of reddit dedicated to cases “when a*** design things.”

With a whopping 2.9 million members, the community pokes fun at the mentality that “nothing comes before profit, especially not the consumer.” Below, we wrapped up some of the evilest designs, so let us know what you think of them in the comments!

#1

Ah Station Design

Ah Station Design

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BobTDG
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cruelty. I was gonna make a comment about Tories, because they'd do this, but it's NYC.

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    #3

    Appstore For You

    Appstore For You

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    Bored Person
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That little x seems to get smaller every time

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    Bad design can be found everywhere, from the products we use every day to the websites we visit. Poorly designed products can be difficult to use, causing us to waste time and energy. They can also be dangerous, as faulty product or packaging designs can lead to accidents.

    Meanwhile, websites with bad design can be hard to navigate, preventing us from finding the information we need. They can also be visually unappealing, making us less likely to return. At the same time app can have a very bad user experience which means people will be reluctant to use it. From confusing navigation to cluttered layouts, anyone can spot a very poor design. 

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    #4

    Brand New Protein Powder, Not Even Filled Half Whey

    Brand New Protein Powder, Not Even Filled Half Whey

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    #5

    Felt Like This Sub Would Appreciate This Statement

    Felt Like This Sub Would Appreciate This Statement

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    #6

    Screw You Pinterest

    Screw You Pinterest

    Your content fills up and pollutes the search engine results yet people can’t even view your bulls**t user-submitted content without signing up for a damn account. Going to add to you to my Personal Blocklist so you don’t appear in my searches and waste my time anymore.

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    Jrog
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pinterest is a cesspool. I found some of my facebook photos had been uploaded on pinterest. A girl (wannabe maker/influencer/scammer) reuploaded them with her watermark and used them as example of her creations. Had to subscribe to the website to report the images, and after weeks of waiting... nothing happened. Zero answers, support or even an automated mail. In the meanwhile those images were stolen by others and popped around for a while on other websites, mostly on ads of promoting scams. Stopped uploading my work anywhere.

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    Jerk designs seem to take a step further than simply bad designs and come across as downright unethical and immoral. They snuck their way into the products and services we consume, and sometimes we don’t even notice them.

    According to Danny Sapio, the lead product designer at Method and cofounder of Confettihabits.com, shrinkflation is a classic case of less product and more profit. “Companies use this tactic to discreetly sell less of a product at the same price that it was before.”

    Moreover, Sapio argues that “companies can do this through labeling by displaying “FAMILY SIZE” or “PARTY SIZE” despite it being the same amount as the regular item.” For us, the unsuspecting shoppers, it’s something that’s really easy to miss.

    #7

    Trashy Company

    Trashy Company

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    BobTDG
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Copyright laws make this illegal, surely?

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    #8

    Hellofresh. If I Don’t Need To Call To Make Orders, I Shouldn’t Need To Call To Unsubscribe

    Hellofresh. If I Don’t Need To Call To Make Orders, I Shouldn’t Need To Call To Unsubscribe

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    Erin Fish
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is entrapment for introverts!

    Laura Ketteridge
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also for people who have hearing/speech problems and can't hold a conversation over a phone.

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    Mohsie Supposie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spoiler alert - They are NEVER happy to help you cancel. They are only happy to use tricks to make you stay!

    GoGoPDX
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swaped out my debit card in the payment part for a card that would be declined. After a couple months of no payment, my account was canceled. I am.not an introvert, but I HATE having to call places like this. I used an old visa gift card that had like $2 left on it. If you don't have a card to use that will be declined, you could go buy a visa gift card and load it with $5. I get at that point it would probably be easier to call, but maybe not for some of us. I fully admit, I would go get a new low balance card over calling, that is how much I hate it, and I am petty like that some times and want to beat them at their own game.

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    Lori w
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can unsubscribe from hello fresh on their website, not the app. Also they sent me 75% off coupons when I did. I would resign up, cancel, get the coupon a couple days later, resign up, cancel. Did this about 5 times until they stopped sending me coupons lol.

    Micah
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup! I'm currently in my 3rd round of using the service.

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    Kate
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Weird. I just cancelled mine last month, no phone call needed.

    Labellesouris
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are so lucky! You should do a TED talk on the specific steps you took..lol...

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    Kitty Jordan
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "you can easily sign up online, but must go back in time, find a fax machine, and submit documents in triplicate to cancel" stuff is my pet peeve.

    Phyzzi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lots of gyms and at least one membership based massage chain has everything automated to sign up or come in but you have to cancel in writing, possibly to a place other than the location you go to, in order to quit.

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    Mattewis88
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My insurance does the same. I can do anything via the app EXCEPT cancel something.

    SealOfDisapproval
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I recently cancelled a membership. You can join online, but to cancel, I had to make an physical appointment to their location. The next "free time" was two and a half weeks out. The membership also included a bank account to which the bonuses were paid. They could not, for reasons still unclear to me, transfer the money to my usual account, but I had to withdraw it in cash.

    Lady Lava
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sounds really absurd, it's a kind of bureaucratic dystopia thing.

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    mulk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "customer Care team member": no, an aggressive commercial member, who will try all he/she to make you stay....

    Labellesouris
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They try to guilt you into staying. Offer you discounts, different plans, it was crazy!

    Inki
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many things on here that happen in the US are literally illegal in Australia... I read these things and I'm in shock.

    Sweetpotato314
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you read anything online with any regularity, nothing should shock you about the US. It's all absurd.

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    William Dennett
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s great how a company will conveniently let you add services with a single click, but to delete services? “Please wait for the next available representative.” Increased profit at any cost to the customer.

    Bobby
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A little over a year ago the FTC ruled that click to subscribe call to cancel is illegal. So many companies don't play by the rules but legally they have to offer the same option to cancel as they did to subscribe. Also only applies to web based service as far as I understand. Cable/utilities have different rules

    Bad Mole
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TV cable company in my area: Want more services? Click here! Want to remove services? Here's the phone number to a voice-maze and an hour wait on hold!

    Viola Fö
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It should be a law that if you sign up online you should be able to cancel online. Also they shouldn't be able to hide the button. But here in Germany you can sign up for 💩 online but to cancel you have to actually write a letter 😂😂

    Fred Bigox
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They mean a customer service agent will nag and nag to make tou stay just so you dont get hassle of them constantly

    Anna r
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've cancelled with both the chat function and email when stuff like this has popped up. I just say I am NOT calling, I want to cancel and they do it

    Phyzzi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, you can pretty much always cancel in writing, although what they accept as "in writing" can be substantially different.

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    Mandie Hanson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fetch insurance does this as well.

    Limey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely!!! And this is so true of many subscription services. I have been trying to cancel my water delivery for over a year because I am forced to call but then have a 45 minute wait time. I have been “skipping” deliveries every month now for nearly a year.

    Beachbum
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They want you to call so they can talk you out off leaving...

    Leah Ma
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of what happened with a credit card. Someone on the other side of the country got my number, used it to buy 2 inexpensive children's books. When I received my statement for that month I called the company, explained to them what had happened, how it was impossible, they said fine, it was gone. A week or 2 later I received a letter from them saying they're reviewing it but they need a receipt from me for the sale of the books.... How the H could I have a receipt when I didn't buy the books? What is wrong with Bank of America? According to my son--everything! A few years ago he closed an account with them. A year later he receives a bill for $60! Seems they'd left a penny in his account & charged him $5. every month for interest. With the shouting match that followed they escorted him out of the bank with a security guard. In the end he did not pay the $60. BEWARE OF BANK OF AMERICA!

    MarieTDr
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I rarely sign up for anything.

    MonsterMan
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go to your account and change your payment method to an old credit card that no longer works. They'll be calling you soon.

    Barbara Stewart
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So they can be obnoxious and try to coerce you into staying.

    Gladys Hayes Southerland
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Counting on those of us who hate to talk to ppl. I don't like calling BC I'm hearing impaired. When l get someone who has an accent, whatever l have to handle with the company just got that much harder. So l frequently just hang up.

    wolves mom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This actually prompts r@ge in my heart

    Darla Greene
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Call, push numbers, on hold for an hour, then get pressured to stay. No Thanks.

    M T
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I heard California has a law that if you can sign up online, you can cancel online.

    Shelby Minchew
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This completely defeats the entire purpose of online/delivery/app stuff: I don't HAVE to talk to anybody! Ever!

    Amber Rose
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The other one they also like to use is only being able to cancel using an actual desktop to do so, not a mobile device. You can sure sign up real easy on a mobile device though, of course!

    Richard Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess I'll never try Hellofresh...

    𝖊𝖆
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pro-tip, cancel in the website not the app and it works. Difficult to find but you can get there eventually. Yours faithfully, another unhappy customer

    MediumPimpin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a number for their retention team.

    David Wheater
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This annoys me no end. If I can sign up online, I should be able to cancel online.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your service is bad enough to make me cancel, you definitely will not enjoy that phone conversation.

    GoGoPDX
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swaped out my debit card in the payment part for a card that would be declined. After a couple months of no payment, my account was canceled. I am.not an introvert, but I HATE having to call places like this. I used an old visa gift card that had like $2 left on it. If you don't have a card to use that will be declined, you could go buy a visa gift card and load it with $5. I get at that point it would probably be easier to call, but maybe not for some of us. I fully admit, I would go get a new low balance card over calling, that is how much I hate it, and I am petty like that some times and want to beat them at their own game.

    Nathan Pogorzala
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    tactic 1.) making it hard to cancel. Tactic 2.) manipulating our perception to the value of money by claiming that this call (not a phone sex line) COULD OF cost money. Making us think there is some sort of savings being had.

    DragonflyGreen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't have to call to cancel mine...

    MimSorensson
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    … Say what? Ok, well, no hellofresh for me ever in my life. If I have to EXPLAIN myself for unsubscribing, then you’re out forever. And for everyone I know, who will also be warned about this búllshit. My god, the absolute audacity.

    elcee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and if u don't call to cancel they will kill u with their contaminated foods!

    Keahu Maalimanu'u
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This "call to unsuscribe" is big with the A Hole cable companies

    Carole Strawn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because they want to talk to into remaining a customer. They will claim it is so that they want to make sure it is you unsubscribing.

    Z Alexi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They insist on trapping you in a phone call where they can peddle their wares...the ultimate carnival barkers, aaack!

    EpicVoidBird YT
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just shitty. You can't force someone to call to cancel and give them no other choice. Just give them an option to cancel without calling!

    Angersly
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty typical, make it super easy to subscribe, but put more steps to cancel.

    rosadobber arizona
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had this same issue with Chicago Tribune digital subscription.

    Dee Bowmer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a scam to force you to buy their c**p

    Cool_Alien
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gyms do this. Planet Fitness let's you join online, but to cancel, you must go there in person or mail in a signed letter.

    Glenda Whare
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not counting junk mail, the worst place to unsubscribe from!!

    Sanne H.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This must be old news; they were quite annoying about unsubscription in the early days indeed. But it’s quite easy to unsubscribe nowadays, at least it was when I tried.

    Christie Henderson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of planet fitness, you can't cancel unless you go in person or hand pen and sign a letter. Calling would be awesome in comparison.

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is exactly why I don't sign up for any free trials of services I at all doubt I want to keep. They automatically charge you as soon as your trial ends for the next month and you have to jump through hoops to cancel.

    No Clue
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NutraSystem does the same thing. 😠

    Eliza
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't forget planet fitness on this list as well. Last time I checked they required you to cancel it in person, but they have no problem charging you even if you haven't stepped foot in one of their buildings for months.

    drea sims
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially when they don't tell you upon subscribing, that to unsubscribe you have to jump through hoops to unsubscribe

    Linziaj
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And constant "come back" emails

    Analee Frolic
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Should" and "shouldn't" are among the most useless of words. Our economy is based on exploitation for profit. This is fact. Consider how even your righteous anger is further monetized by sites just such as this one. Half the posts here involve some permeative grievance or other, our reactions to which are cross indexed and further used to exploit us.

    Analyn Lahr
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Home Chef just calls it "pausing your subscription" but you don't have to call.

    Darian Starfrog
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They KNOW, this will stop some people..

    Glenn Milliken
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And incredibly illegal in the US anyway

    Argie Smith
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sirius XM is also like this.

    Nannerdog
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An unusual twist! Most of the time no company wants to give you their support phone number, lol, they spam you with dO yOu WaNnA lIvE cHaT oUr RoBoT

    Phyzzi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, this is not actually a support phone number, and they will put you on a long hold if you tell the phone you want to actually cancel. Sometimes you can get around it by telling the automated system you want to add something and then the human who picks up almost instantly "I'm so sorry, I actually called to cancel and pressed the wrong button, can you help me?"

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    Spring Fisk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! it was extremely difficult to cancel hello fresh. I have to call 2 times and they don't just cancel right away, you still have to pay for a week or 2 more.

    Tiggy Darling
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been in that kind of situation before. I find it easier to get banned.

    Lady Lava
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Charities also do this. I still didn't cancel my yearly gift to a certain charity, although I want to for some time. I can't bring myself making that phone call, especially because they will probably try to guilt-trip me to make me change my mind. It's a vile practice, but it apparently works...

    Melonie DeWitt
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lady Boss does the same thing. I got TrueBill to cancel mine

    Kat Lyle
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cancel the direct debit order on your bank account - they'll contact you pretty quickly - I learnt that... Also a lot of places can't make outbound calls, I learnt that too trying to deal with a credit card company - phone you at a zillion £/min - nah, bro - you come to me.

    Ricky Namara
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Idea: record your voice saying "I want to unsubscribe" on loop and play that when they start doing their sales pitch when you call.

    Mark Mark
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if it is free to call...

    Holly Carter
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don’t accept emails now either, so you have hi to call!

    Amanda Rose
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how long they have been doing this. I didn't have this happen when I cancelled.

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    #9

    Cashing In On That *cough*

    Cashing In On That *cough*

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    Jo314129
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just can't anymore. Smh 🤦‍♀️

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    Another great example of jer design practices is the use of lethal enforcers. They require the user to take the action that the company wants before they can do what they intend to do.

    “Lethal enforcers are essentially a way that companies gatekeep the decision making for users. Instead of giving users a free choice, the company decides for the individual the decision that should be made then makes that their only choice,” Sapio explained.

    An example of a lethal enforcer is when you want to write a review on Yelp but have to download the brand’s app first. “Or when a company suppresses relevant search results to display sponsored products or content.”

    #10

    I Want My Money Back

    I Want My Money Back

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    #11

    I Chose The Bottle Because A Tube Wasn't Enough! This Trojan Trickery Is An Abuse Coming From A Brand With Recognition

    I Chose The Bottle Because A Tube Wasn't Enough! This Trojan Trickery Is An Abuse Coming From A Brand With Recognition

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    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well here’s a company that cares FA about both its customers and the environment.

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    #12

    Bought These Sticky Notes Cause I Thought The Gold Border Was Nice

    Bought These Sticky Notes Cause I Thought The Gold Border Was Nice

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    Sapio also urges to look out for one of the trick questions known as the loaded questions. They take an advantage of our good nature. “We assume that we don’t need to read the entire question because we’ve already collected the information we need to answer it.”

    #13

    Natural Is A Trademark

    Natural Is A Trademark

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    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    By that logic, pretty much anything, can be something else.

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    #14

    So It Was A Lie

    So It Was A Lie

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    #15

    Really?

    Really?

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    Another very shady design practice is throttling. “Throttling is when a company intentionally downgrades the service or product with the hopes that the customer upgrade. This is different than forced obsolescence because the product still works; it’s just much slower and shittier than it used to be,” the product designer explained.

    It turns out that even giant brands like Apple have been found guilty of this. Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit over its practice of slowing down older iPhones, agreeing to pay up to $500 million to impacted consumers.

    “Another example is ‘unlimited’ data providers that sneakily slow down internet speeds once they pass a certain threshold of data usage,” Sapio concluded.

    #16

    Youtuber Gets Every Single Video On His Channel Copyright Claimed Despite Having The Rights To All The Music In His Videos

    Youtuber Gets Every Single Video On His Channel Copyright Claimed Despite Having The Rights To All The Music In His Videos

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    Khara Mei
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Similar to the lowfigirl channel, had the rights to the music on the channel and was overnight deleted on false copyright claims.

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    #17

    This Mcdonalds Menu

    This Mcdonalds Menu

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    Mohsie Supposie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just hold up the queue on purpose till the ad finishes, so you can choose what you want!

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    #18

    Both Weigh 500g But The Green One Is In A 30% "Bigger Bag More To Share"

    Both Weigh 500g But The Green One Is In A 30% "Bigger Bag More To Share"

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    Adam Chang
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Customer: it's a bigger bag with more chips. Company: no no, it's just a bigger bag

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    #19

    Cup Design That Makes The Drink Look Like It Has Actual Fruit

    Cup Design That Makes The Drink Look Like It Has Actual Fruit

    St-Paerikus Report

    #20

    Disney Leaves The Inside Of Their $6 Icecream Hollow

    Disney Leaves The Inside Of Their $6 Icecream Hollow

    ThatTheoGuy Report

    Jo314129
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's how my heart feels when I hear anything "Disney"

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    #21

    The Sticker Was A Lie

    The Sticker Was A Lie

    Doophie Report

    #22

    Amazon Prime Video Doesn't Tell You If A Show Is Unavailable In Your Country Until After You Subscribe To Amazon Prime

    Amazon Prime Video Doesn't Tell You If A Show Is Unavailable In Your Country Until After You Subscribe To Amazon Prime

    Iescaunare Report

    Labellesouris
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jeff Bezos contaminates life in so many special little ways

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    #23

    This Design Pisses Me Off Every Single Day

    This Design Pisses Me Off Every Single Day

    tazzzzzzzz0 Report

    Erin Fish
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the worst things about this is that the adapters I've found to be practically disposable. I've been through maybe 20 of them, tried every price range, and they all break within a month or so. Such a racket.

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    #24

    Unremovable Ads On My $2,500 Samsung Smart TV

    Unremovable Ads On My $2,500 Samsung Smart TV

    BrownLandlord Report

    #25

    Spending $175 On A Textbook Only To Receive A 2 Inch Stack Of Unbound Papers. Binder Sold Separately!

    Spending $175 On A Textbook Only To Receive A 2 Inch Stack Of Unbound Papers. Binder Sold Separately!

    FrenchiToasti Report

    #26

    Dislikes Helped You Know If A Video Was A Scam, Misleading Or Had False Information

    Dislikes Helped You Know If A Video Was A Scam, Misleading Or Had False Information

    LeuxD Report

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read: We intend to continue to host questionable content as long as it generates revenue for us, and no, we’re not going be transparent about it, because that will obviously also affect our revenue.

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    #27

    Literal Hell For Budget Flyers - Standing Seats

    Literal Hell For Budget Flyers - Standing Seats

    DistinctScene0 Report

    #28

    Hey This Hotel Room Is Only $99 A Night, Great Deal!!!

    Hey This Hotel Room Is Only $99 A Night, Great Deal!!!

    TheNatureLover Report

    Mohsie Supposie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should have just said the hotel is FREE, then charge the $99 as a booking fee or something. Who wouldn't like a FREE hotel, eh?

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    #29

    They Replaced Half The Mirrors In My Local Shopping Mall's Bathroom With Advertising Boards!

    They Replaced Half The Mirrors In My Local Shopping Mall's Bathroom With Advertising Boards!

    BradleyZ17 Report

    #30

    Heard We Are Having A Rigged Democracy Binge

    Heard We Are Having A Rigged Democracy Binge

    twitch870 Report

    Sandy D
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This country is on the verge of collapse due to the rights compete demolition of the constitution, the rules of law not being applied to the rich, the powerful, and especially the "orange" and worshippers thereof. RIP American democracy

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    #31

    The Fact That You Can't Uninstall Facebook On Certain Phones

    The Fact That You Can't Uninstall Facebook On Certain Phones

    Dark_Inferno98 Report

    Ace
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bloatware has long been a feature on Android phones, with some major manufacturers like Samsung installing a lot of their own software on top of Android. At least allowing the app to be disabled allows the user to stop it from running automatically.

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    #32

    They Decided To Completely Cover Their Tenants' Windows With Ads Because Who Needs Natural Light And Fresh Air?

    They Decided To Completely Cover Their Tenants' Windows With Ads Because Who Needs Natural Light And Fresh Air?

    jadondrew Report

    Laura Ketteridge
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was deemed illegal, and has been removed.

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    #33

    My Work Place’s ‘Low Plastic, Recyclable Eco-Pens’ Have A Secret At Their Core

    My Work Place’s ‘Low Plastic, Recyclable Eco-Pens’ Have A Secret At Their Core

    dwarvencrap Report

    Erin Fish
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most important part about saving the planet is the illusion that you're helping. 😂

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    #34

    My Age Preferences Are There For A Reason, Tinder

    My Age Preferences Are There For A Reason, Tinder

    AppleSlize Report

    Erin Fish
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We want you to keep using our app so we lowered your standards for you. 😂

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    #35

    Keurig Sensor Blocks Your Brew Unless It's "K-Cup Compatible", Aka Has Scannable Foil. Slap On An Old Foil To A 3rd Party Cup And Suddenly No Issue

    Keurig Sensor Blocks Your Brew Unless It's "K-Cup Compatible", Aka Has Scannable Foil. Slap On An Old Foil To A 3rd Party Cup And Suddenly No Issue

    OfficialUNESCO Report

    #36

    Such A Great Deal!

    Such A Great Deal!

    Guevarra25 Report

    Nat Rich
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drags 104 yr old parents out of care home

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    #37

    My Chinese "Smart TV" Plays A 15 Second Chevrolete Commercial Every Time I Turn It On

    My Chinese "Smart TV" Plays A 15 Second Chevrolete Commercial Every Time I Turn It On

    MuayThai1985 Report

    #38

    Perfectly Fine Lighters With No Way To Refuel Them... Planned Obsolescence Is Asshole Design And Terrible For The Environment

    Perfectly Fine Lighters With No Way To Refuel Them... Planned Obsolescence Is Asshole Design And Terrible For The Environment

    redditUserError404 Report

    Khara Mei
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can jimmy them open, it's a basic bic lighter base inside. It's a disposable product though, not planned obsolescence.

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    #39

    As**ole School System Charging Kids For Lunch And Then Blaming Parents

    As**ole School System Charging Kids For Lunch And Then Blaming Parents

    quazziwazzi Report

    BobTDG
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or, genius idea, you don't make them pay.

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    #40

    My Printer Just Did A Firmware Update And No Longer Recognizes My Third-Party Ink

    My Printer Just Did A Firmware Update And No Longer Recognizes My Third-Party Ink

    sumofty Report

    BobTDG
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone is gonna need a mortgage.

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    #41

    Shrinkflation Used By Cadbury To Literally Cut Corners. The Bottom Chocolate Bar Is More Than 8 Percent Smaller

    Shrinkflation Used By Cadbury To Literally Cut Corners. The Bottom Chocolate Bar Is More Than 8 Percent Smaller

    Flying_Dutchmen_13 Report

    That other Panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mess with my sandwich, mess with my glue… BUT DO NOT MESS WITH MY CHOCOLATE

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    #42

    5$ Pen Size vs. Ink

    5$ Pen Size vs. Ink

    deleted-mayham Report

    loty moty
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, this pen will be lost or broken way before it runs out of ink.

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    #43

    Designed For Dissuading The Homeless. Literally Just Uncomfortable For Everyone Else

    Designed For Dissuading The Homeless. Literally Just Uncomfortable For Everyone Else

    Machdame Report

    That other Panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do people do this stuff? Like, if you dont want people to sleep on the streets, there are infinitely better things to do

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    #44

    8% Alcohol Or

    8% Alcohol Or

    CucumberWizard Report

    Rachknits
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to look at this several times before I worked it out, super sneaky

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    #45

    Food Delivery Service That Tells You “Someone Is At The Door! Okay We Lied”

    Food Delivery Service That Tells You “Someone Is At The Door! Okay We Lied”

    kmartshoppr Report

    #46

    I Wish My Professors Graded Like This

    I Wish My Professors Graded Like This

    I_POST_ON_THE_DONALD Report

    #47

    Press Dismiss To Update This Printer

    Press Dismiss To Update This Printer

    disintegore , twitter.com Report

    Jo314129
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anytime I update anything, it completely messes everything up. I dismiss updates on everything for as long as possible.

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    #48

    Facebook, I'm Beyond Words

    Facebook, I'm Beyond Words

    Pinoy_Bro Report

    Erin Fish
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When Facebook starts blackmailing you for nudes...

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    #49

    Tenerife Airport Shows Ads On The Flight Information Screens Every Few Minutes (For At Least A Minute), So If You're Unlucky You Have To Wait Before Knowing Which Gate To Go To

    Tenerife Airport Shows Ads On The Flight Information Screens Every Few Minutes (For At Least A Minute), So If You're Unlucky You Have To Wait Before Knowing Which Gate To Go To

    RealTechnician Report

    mulk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An ad which tell you how important is to be at your gate on time?

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    #50

    F**k You Vegas

    F**k You Vegas

    Examotate Report

    #51

    Makes Me Want To Cancel Even Harder

    Makes Me Want To Cancel Even Harder

    Whatuptrey Report

    Little_redheaded_girl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They will try to offer the craziest deals if only they can get you to stay. It took me 20 minutes to finally cancel.

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    #52

    I Love Ads On My £250 Console That I Continue To Pay £6 A Month To Play On

    I Love Ads On My £250 Console That I Continue To Pay £6 A Month To Play On

    TS_Optics Report

    #53

    New Instagram "Feature"

    New Instagram "Feature"

    kwiecinski_one Report

    Labellesouris
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I quit Instagram last week. The new shenanigans are more than I can take. I just don't need that much advertising for overpriced t-shirts

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    #54

    I Would Like To Thank Suave For Increasing The Size Of Their Bottle By -17%

    I Would Like To Thank Suave For Increasing The Size Of Their Bottle By -17%

    Icecreep109 Report

    #55

    They Knew What They Were Doing. It Was Perfectly Placed In The Box

    They Knew What They Were Doing. It Was Perfectly Placed In The Box

    ArtistWolf Report

    Vicko Fidelis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Add stringy cheese around it and fold it. yummm

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    #56

    By Opening The Envelope For The License Agreement, You Agree To It

    By Opening The Envelope For The License Agreement, You Agree To It

    PandaKing185 Report

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn’t know Ferrari was a Microsoft company.

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    #57

    My $2,500 TV Has "Sponsored Content" Built Into The Menu

    My $2,500 TV Has "Sponsored Content" Built Into The Menu

    VeteranKamikaze Report

    Labellesouris
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That show is really awesome(I love Lucy) but the advertisements put a damper on it. Honest question, why are they doing this? It's not like they are startups

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    #58

    Wanted To Cancel My Subscription... Now I Have To Talk To Someone

    Wanted To Cancel My Subscription... Now I Have To Talk To Someone

    ThisperraRuisck Report

    BlackestDawn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every country should have a law that states that ending an account/subscription must be as easy and convenient as it is to starting it.

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    #59

    My $200 Textbook Won’t Let Me Copy Paste More Then 84 Words To Make A Study Guide

    My $200 Textbook Won’t Let Me Copy Paste More Then 84 Words To Make A Study Guide

    reddit.com Report

    BobTDG
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's because they don't want you to copy and paste the whole thing. They need that definitely not overcharged $300

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    #60

    Price Was $5.76. Can Only Pay With Quarters

    Price Was $5.76. Can Only Pay With Quarters

    reddit.com Report

    #61

    Sony's $330 Headphones Doesn’t Work With A Ps4

    Sony's $330 Headphones Doesn’t Work With A Ps4

    10shredder00 Report

    #62

    Chipotle Goes All-Out Advertising That For The Next Week Delivery Is Free, And Then Casually Makes The Delivery Menu Priced Higher Than The Regular One

    Chipotle Goes All-Out Advertising That For The Next Week Delivery Is Free, And Then Casually Makes The Delivery Menu Priced Higher Than The Regular One

    Arucious Report

    BadCat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of Pizza Pizza. Every now and then their site's online delivery ordering doesn't work. It just stays buffering or crashes when you want to pay. When you call in to report the issue (not order) they immediately start an order for you, and don't want to listen about their website. When you say you want the same deal with the online coupon they tell you it's only available on the website. I've refused making an order when that happens.

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    #63

    These Bluetooth Headphones Have To Be Permanently Plugged In To Provide Power

    These Bluetooth Headphones Have To Be Permanently Plugged In To Provide Power

    EvilSuppressor Report

    Nicole Weymann
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one's arguably the stupidest and most impudent so far: You specifically buy bluetooth pods so you're not leashed to your phone and they not only kill that single advantage but have the audacity to advertize with "never needs charging"! OF COURSE I DOESN'T IF THERE'S NO BATTERY AND IT'S CONSTANTLY PLUGGED IN!

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    #64

    Apple’s Proprietary USB A Extension Cable

    Apple’s Proprietary USB A Extension Cable

    AberrantDevices Report

    Chich
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IIRC Europe is (or has?) mandated all phones, tablets etc to use the same cable. Makes sense to me.

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    #65

    The $20 Toilet Paper My Auntie Bought (On The Right) On Amazon Compared To A Normal Roll (On The Left)

    The $20 Toilet Paper My Auntie Bought (On The Right) On Amazon Compared To A Normal Roll (On The Left)

    drewkiimon Report

    #66

    Powerade Is Using Shrinkflation By Replacing Their 32oz Drinks With 28oz And Stores Are Charging The Same Amount

    Powerade Is Using Shrinkflation By Replacing Their 32oz Drinks With 28oz And Stores Are Charging The Same Amount

    Capgunkid Report

    BadCat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not really deceptive. Inflation is happening whether it's a price increase or reduction of product.

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    #67

    Youtube Lets You Purchase A Movie, But Still Age Blocks You

    Youtube Lets You Purchase A Movie, But Still Age Blocks You

    TacoTurtleSupreme Report

    TheAquarius1978
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well lol, if you are age " blockable " you shouldnt be buying anything online, because lets face it, there is 99.9% chances you're using your parents card, and they should be the ones buying it.

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    #68

    Packaging That Tricks You

    Packaging That Tricks You

    NoFixedName Report

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    #69

    Can We All Agree Having To Pay For A Human Necessity Is A Major As**ole Design?

    Can We All Agree Having To Pay For A Human Necessity Is A Major As**ole Design?

    thisISben90 Report

    Sarah Richardson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, we can’t. The toilets are always kept clean, an attendant is always on duty and no-one is ever just hanging around in there doing god knows what. If the bogs are open, an employee is there somewhere. It’s also a lot safer - I’d rather use a paid toilet at the railway station late in the evening than anywhere else.

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    #70

    2k19 Is A Retail 60$ Game. They Put Non Skippable Ads In From Another Company

    2k19 Is A Retail 60$ Game. They Put Non Skippable Ads In From Another Company

    Bulletz4Brkfzt Report

    Full Name
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah but it's a sports game, what do you expect? It's literally just the same thing every year

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    #71

    Apple Using Different Wallpapers And Trying To Make Us Believe The Pro And The Pro Max Has No "Notch" Compared To The Base Model

    Apple Using Different Wallpapers And Trying To Make Us Believe The Pro And The Pro Max Has No "Notch" Compared To The Base Model

    lucadigennaro Report

    #72

    You Can't Play Doom I And II Offline On Switch Without Creating A Bethesda Account

    You Can't Play Doom I And II Offline On Switch Without Creating A Bethesda Account

    240-185 Report

    #73

    They Took Away The In-Store Signage To Force You To Download Their App

    They Took Away The In-Store Signage To Force You To Download Their App

    JustDewItPLZ Report

    Rob Chapman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um...no. I despise Walmart, but this isn't even remotely true. The circled area highlighting the missing price tags is an overstock area. You can clearly see the price tags on all the other shelves. That...and this photo was posted on Reddit 2 years ago.

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