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Hostile Dark Patterns

Hostile Dark Patterns

The essence of SaaS lock-in, dark patterns designed to separate you from your cash.

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Bill french
Mar 02, 2025
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At times it may seem like this post is a conspiracy theory. We all face the reality that SaaS platforms create an economic bribery model that cannot be underestimated. Anyone who has worked at a SaaS company understands two fundamental business drivers:

  1. The enticing benefits of cloud computing;

  2. Switching costs.

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