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The Intricacies of Messaging Integrations and User Manipulation
This chapter explores the merger of messaging services across platforms such as Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, focusing on the consequences during system outages. It also highlights user experiences with dark patterns that pressure them into upgrading and merging these platforms, often without clear consent.
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