Are there solutions to dark patterns? [closed]

1. Do you think dark patterns should be illegal?
2. Are dark patterns unethical?
3. Why do dark patterns exist?

Do you think dark patterns should be illegal?

In some cases, dark patterns can even be illegal. For example, if a company uses a dark pattern to trick someone into buying something they don't want or need, that could be considered fraud. Dark patterns also matter because they can hurt the overall user experience of the internet.

Are dark patterns unethical?

Dark patterns are features of online interface design, crafted to intentionally force or manipulate users into doing things they would not otherwise do under normal circumstances. These tactics, drawn from extensive behavioral psychology research, benefit the website's business and are unethical to use.

Why do dark patterns exist?

Dark patterns are systems, interactions or design choices that are deliberately designed to manipulate or persuade users to make certain choices that were not their initial intention. These patterns solely exist for a company's benefit with disregard to the user's experience.