Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Marketing disclosure, consent & dark patterns · Working

Confirmshaming

Also called: guilt copy

ELI5

Interface language designed to shame users for declining an option.

Used in conversation

“Can we state who receives the right created by confirmshaming, and when it applies?”

Pitch context

You will see “Confirmshaming” in brand decks, campaign plans, research reports and performance reviews when the discussion reaches marketing disclosure, consent & dark patterns.

Why it matters: In marketing disclosure, consent & dark patterns, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 5

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