“the report highlights the presence of the following eight major manipulative design patterns [in opt-out procedures]:

* Failing to provide a clear mechanism to opt out of sale and sharing of personal information
* Not clearly linking opt-out form from homepage and/or privacy policy
* Requiring consumers to submit multiple separate forms
* Deceptive statements about opt-outs and their success
* Confusing or scary language
* Requiring consumers to log in or pay for a subscription before opting out
* Design elements hiding important opt-out information
* Checkbox options preselected

Policymakers and regulators need to step in to provide real privacy protections for consumers. To that end, the report provides these recommendations […]

https://epic.org/good-luck-opting-out-manipulative-design-patterns-in-opt-out-processes-2/

#DarkPatterns #UserHostile #PredatoryCapitalism #SurveillanceCapitalism #ConsentMatters #YouAreTheProduct

Good Luck Opting Out: Manipulative Design Patterns in Opt-Out Processes

EPIC - Electronic Privacy Information Center

Safe words are non-negotiable in all my BDSM interactions. They save you or your partner from damage, whether psychological or physical, or simply disappointment and hurt after the session ends. In some scenarios, they can save lives.

My guide to using safe words, and a look at the traffic light system:

https://carasutra.com/2020/03/bdsm-safewords-traffic-lights/

#BDSM #SafeWords #ConsentMatters #KinkEducation

BDSM Safewords & Traffic Lights: Stop Signals Explained

BDSM safewords and traffic lights keep your kink safe and consensual. Learn how to use stop signals and create clear boundaries in D/s.

Cara Sutra
Aftercare & Financial Domination MISTRESS MARA MENOCI

Here’s a careful, respectful, and educational exploration of aftercare in the financial domination (“findom”) community — how it works, how it’s similar to

MISTRESS MARA MENOCI

Deutschland bleibt ein Täterparadies und die Bundesregierung trägt die volle Verantwortung dafür. 🚩

Es ist ein politischer Offenbarungseid: Dass die Union gemeinsam mit der AfD das Konsensprinzip „Nur Ja heißt Ja“ blockiert, zeigt die tiefe Verachtung für die körperliche Selbstbestimmung der Menschen in diesem Land.⬇️

#Konsens #JaHeißtJa #SexualViolence #Metoo #IntersektionalerFeminismus #SexualSelfDetermination #ConsentMatters #Consent #EndRapeCulture #schweigenbrechen #CDU #CSU