Which?: Classic usage of a Roach Motel dark pattern
"Which?" uses a classic dark pattern called the "Roach Motel" to trap its users and keep them subscribed.
Roach Motel
This dark pattern is usually used for subscription services. It is easy to sign up for it, but it's much harder to cancel it (i.e. you have to call customer support).
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The Economist: Tricky subscription cancellation
The Economist uses the Roach Motel dark pattern and asks users to call or text customer support services to cancel the subscription.
Scribd: Classic roach motel situation
The Scribd cancellation process is one of the most classic representations of the "Roach Motel"...
The Athletic: How to cancel a subscription?
When you try to cancel The Athletic subscription on their website, they will take you...
Dropbox: 5 step subscription cancellation process
Dropbox's flow is one of the best representations of...
The New York Times: Call in to cancel your subscription
The New York Times "successfully" uses the Roach Motel pattern by making the subscription process very easy but the cancellation process much more complicated.