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@AssholeDesign
Google AI's "Delete" button is fake. It just hides the chat from your screen while the server keeps your data alive and accessible.
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Asshole design is when a system lies to you on purpose.
When you click "Delete" on a conversation in Google AI Studio / Gemini, the UI shows a trash can, gives you a deletion prompt, and the chat vanishes from your screen. You think your data is gone, right? Wrong.
I did some forensic digging and found out this is a deliberate UI trick (Dark Pattern) to retain user data while faking GDPR compliance.
Here is the proof that the "Delete" button is just a "Hide" button:
The "Accountability" Irony: As a test, I created a prompt specifically named "AI Kényszerít Elszámoltatást" (AI Forces Accountability). I hit delete, and it vanished from my AI Studio library. However, my Chrome History logs (which only log active, accessible data) proved the server was still actively accessing and serving that exact prompt weeks later. The AI literally forced a confession out of Google’s backend.
The Data Stays Alive: Weeks after I "deleted" my chats, they were still fully accessible via their direct URLs. They weren't just in a passive backup; the system was still pulling them as live, active data.
The Server Confirms It: I actually managed to click "Share" on a previously deleted chat using a saved HTML state. Google's backend successfully processed the request and generated an official SMTP bounce email (signed with Google's DKIM) containing the internal docs-share Object ID. The server actively interacted with data that I had "deleted" weeks ago.
The Terms of Service Loophole: I checked their privacy docs to see if this was a bug. It’s not. Their TOS literally states: "deleted items disappear from your visible list."
They intentionally don't use the word "erase". They designed a fake Delete button to give you a false sense of privacy, while the backend continues to store, process, and retain your AI prompts for "human review" and retention up to 3 years.
This isn't a server sync delay or a caching bug. This is Obstruction by Design. They built a UI that actively deceives the user about the lifecycle of their personal data.
(For the tech/privacy nerds: I've already submitted the 80+ vágatlan screen recordings, the SMTP bounce headers, and the IssueTracker logs to the EU Data Protection Authorities. The bureaucratic cover-up is a whole other nightmare.)
https://redd.it/1sq9o8m
@AssholeDesign
Outlook forcing copilot to even though I repeatedly disable it like malware
https://redd.it/1spco8j
@AssholeDesign
Telegraph won't let you read full articles unless you create an account and you can't reject the Terms and Conditions
https://redd.it/1sp619l
@AssholeDesign
YouTube Android App - Autoplaying Shorts on launch
In the last few weeks, the YouTube app on android has started launching straight into playing random Shorts videos as soon as the app opens, about 60% of the time, with no option to disable.
I found it so egregiously annoying, that I ended up disabling the entire YouTube app on my phone, installing an extension in Firefox that completely blocks YouTube Shorts, then setting the Firefox bookmark as a PWA on my homescreen where the YouTube app icon used to be.
Now I never need to look at their lame-ass TikTok-wannabe crap ever again!
https://redd.it/1sow2xe
@AssholeDesign
This website spams videos in full screen once you open it. I had to reinstall firefox to be able to use it again
https://redd.it/1soljb2
@AssholeDesign
me check that for you and assist you further.
Please confirm your full name to access the account.
XXXXX XXXXX
Thank you for the details!
Can you please help me get into the account?
Sure - how?
Through my system
7:59 pm
It's for location XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX, XXX XXXXXXX, XX XXXXX, correct?
Yes, that's correct
8:02 pm
I98 will provide you the steps to cancel the Disney+ subscription.
1. Go to the Disney+ website, mobile website, or app and log in.
2. Select your profile.
3. Select Account.
4. Choose Cancel Subscription.
5. Confirm by selecting Complete Cancellation.
Let me know once you're done.
I cannot edit my account - I keep telling all the agents who give me these instructions
All I see is: Disney+, Hulu Bundle (Monthly)
Manage your subscription by going to your Xfinity account.
Then it takes me to Xfinity
Please clear the cache and cookies of the web browser and then try again.
8:05 pm
Cleared cache, logged into via incognito, still go the same message: Disney+, Hulu Bundle (Monthly)
Manage your subscription by going to your Xfinity account.
Did you try on a different device?
Yes, I used my phone's incognito browser as well
Noted.
I see that there is a pending ticket for managing the application, which has already been escalated to the Xfinity app management team. A callback has also been scheduled through them.
Didn't you receive any call or email from them?
No, and it's been 8 days
I was told this would be resolved in 24 hours on 3/29
That's rough. In this case, I will go ahead and prioritize the request from my end, keep the account under observation, escalate this to them, and set up the callback.
This team specifically handles and operates applications.
They have manual access to manage the streaming applications through the system.
I'm at the point where I'm ready to cancel my internet plan to resolve this
So they can do it manually for you.
I cannot wait anymore
It's been a really long time
Please help me with your best calling number and email address to set up the call right away.
(XXX) XXX-XXXX
[XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX@gmail.com](mailto:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX@gmail.com)
Hi! My name is Khushi with Xfinity Support. I see you’ve been chatting with another team member. Let me review that information so I can pick up right where you left off.
This is the 5th agent I've spoken with about this. Are you able to see the logs?
Yes, let me check.
Just to confirm, you want to disconnect the Disney and Hulu subscription?
Yes, that's correct
Sure, I will do that for you.
Just to confirm, you are able to use your personal Hulu Disney subscription because it is linked with Xfinity?
I am able to log in but cannot manage my account as it can only be done through Xfinity
So yes, I can log in and use it but only with ads
I cannot manage the account to make changes
I had an account before Xfinity
And I made the mistake of linking it with Xfinity
I do not want to delete this email or setup a new one. I want to keep all my viewing history, data, and recommendation associated with [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX@gmail.com](mailto:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX@gmail.com)
I need for Xfinity to relinquish control of my account and disconnect it from my Xfinity account
Yes, I understand. I would like to inform you to please use the personal username and password for the login into the Hulu and Disney subscription.
If you're going to ask me to login, you are the fifth agent to ask, and I will tell you the same thing because I have tried this before contacting you and I have tried every other recommendation from Xfinity to clear my cache, use incognito, etc.
I am NOT able to manage my Disney account when logging in: Disney+, Hulu Bundle (Monthly)
Manage your subscription by going to your Xfinity account.
\^ That is the ONLY message before it redirects me to Xfinity
I can only use my personal username and password to log in and WATCH but NOT MAKE CHANGES
I have explained this 5 times to 5 different people
I just need to cancel my internet account at this point - can you do that?
I cannot do this anymore
This has
too! Thanks for helping me cancel it
I hate ads, and I have free Disney+ with no ads on my Amex card
I thought Xfinity was offering no ads as part of my internet plan but it wasn't the case
Oh, okay! I completely understand, and we apologize for any confusion regarding it.
Just a moment, checking.
May I ask how much you pay for the Disney+ and Hulu ad-free subscription?
Nothing - Amex gives me $25 and the no ads subscription is only $19.99
Okay
I have one thing to inform you about.
I wanted to inform you that if you wish, I can help you upgrade your current Disney+ and Hulu subscription to the ad-free version. You will only pay $7.00/month with us, which is a great value!
Why would I pay for something I get for free?
That; completely understood that
Great - then just disconnecting it from Xfinity is my preferred resolution
Yes, I can understand that, and I am trying to get it disconnected. However, it's giving me an error. Can you log in to the Disney+ website once using your Xfinity ID and password and
Select your profile.
Choose Account.
Click on Cancel Subscription.
Confirm by selecting Complete Cancellation.
Please follow the steps while I am on the chat.
I've tried that several times, and nothing works. That's why I had to chat with an agent and resulted in CR253935703.
I can understand that completely, and I have something to inform you about. The Disney+Hulu service is part of your gigabit plan and is included in the bundle, so we do not have the option to remove it from the account. In this case, I would suggest you simply sign out of the Disney+Hulu app from your Xfinity ID and not use it. You won't get billed for it because it's at $0.00/month as long as you keep the gigabit internet or a higher-tier internet plan.
Want to reiterate I cannot access or edit my subscription: Disney+, Hulu Bundle (Monthly)
Manage your subscription by going to your Xfinity account.
I want it disconnected from my email as it's my primary account with all my history. I need to sign up for a no-ads subscription
I do not want o create a new account
I will cancel my internet service if I have to. I can get a new internet provider. I cannot recreate my Disney+ and Hulu preferneces.
These agents were able to do it: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Comcast\_Xfinity/comments/1rni0hh/cannot\_deactivate\_disney/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Comcast_Xfinity/comments/1rni0hh/cannot_deactivate_disney/)
Why can you not open the same advanced ticket?
Who can you transfer me to?
If we can't get this remove, I need to cancel my internet
XXXXX, I understand your situation completely. However, my only intention is to share all the correct details with you. Since you wish to get the email removed from your Disney+Hulu account, you will need to contact Disney+Hulu customer care, and they will assist you in removing the email from the subscription. After that, you can continue your subscription directly with Disney+Hulu.
Disney will not touch this account - they said it's managed by Xfinity. I wouldn't have contacted you all if I didn't have to - it's impossible to get anything done
Just transfer me to whoever can cancel my internet plan then
XXXXX, I have checked with the team on behalf of the ticket that was raised, and it's showing under process. Please be advised that you will not be charged anything extra for it. Once the team completes the cancellation, you will receive the email confirmation.
The Disney plan or the internet?
Disney+Hulu plan
This was supposed to be canceled by 3/30 - I was told by the previous agent that CR253935703 would take 24 hours only
It has been 8 days
As I have mentioned, it cannot be canceled from our end, and that's why it's taking time. However, the ticket has been raised to get the subscription canceled directly with them. Please be assured that you will not be charged anything for the subscription, and once the subscription is canceled, you will receive the email directly for it.
I cannot keep watching ads. I just need this canceled or my internet plan canceled if that's the case
I've
Rotten Tomatoes keeps asking me to disable adblock even when I have it paused and I have it allowed to run ads
This stupid popup that doesn't even have the option to dismiss or "allow for this site" does not go away and I don't know if I should be hitting more switches on adblock but I have done everything I can to allow rottentomatoes to run ads but that popup does not want to go away.
https://redd.it/1sntanq
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Now you can’t even downvote ads
https://redd.it/1snr7di
@AssholeDesign
Meshy gives you a pop-up to close a pop-up
https://redd.it/1smqw5c
@AssholeDesign
My gym forces me to use a pod to enter instead of a real door.
https://redd.it/1sml2w3
@AssholeDesign
Wix Lets You Know AFTER You Pay For A Domain...
https://redd.it/1smcyx4
@AssholeDesign
Currently in a tornado watch and heard sirens, thanks Mlive.
https://redd.it/1slv2lr
@AssholeDesign
Don’t pmo today
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@AssholeDesign
This is why I got muted: I’m Hungarian and use translation, not AI.
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**HugeScore3150**4:48 AM
I am a human. This is not AI-generated content.
Saying my content is AI-generated is wrong and disrespectful. I only use AI for translation.
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I’m sorry, but the content is clearly AI generated, as are the comments.
This is not just the result of a translation. This is AI generating the entire content. Please refrain from posting AI generated content.
**HugeScore3150**4:51 AM
I don’t know English, so I use AI only for translation. The content itself is mine. This should not be a reason to delete my post.
I only use AI for translation because I don’t know English. The ideas, content and screenshots are mine. Please stop assuming that everything I write is AI-generated.
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Your content is AI and your replies are spammy and nonsensical. This is a courtesy to ask you to stop spamming with AI generated content. If you choose not to, you may be muted or banned from the sub.
**HugeScore3150**4:53 AM
I am a real human. The content is mine. You do not have a valid reason to remove my post for using translation assistance.
**r/assholedesign**MOD4:55 AM
You’re talking to someone who actively works with AI. I know what is and isn’t the result of a translator vs AI generated.
**HugeScore3150**4:55 AM
I am a real human user. The content is mine. You do not have a valid reason to remove my post simply because I use translation assistance. Please stop labeling my posts as AI-generated without evidence.
Ember vagyok baszki, magyar srác vagyok,nem beszélek angolul.Az ait én a forditás miatt használom.Miért csináljátok ezt velem? Komolyan mondom beszarás ez az egész.,
Ne töröljetek semmimet le mert én ember vagyok,hogy lennék ai? ez elmebetegség komolyan mondom. Ember vagyok,nem robot.A fogalmazáshoz használok ait,mert nem tudok angolul.
De tényleg ez t is ai irja szerintetek? komolyan mondom beszarok rajtatok,n em tettem semmi szabálytalant sem
**r/assholedesign**MOD4:58 AM
ha csak fordítás lenne, nem lenne probléma. de ez egy AI-eszköz másolása. kérjük, tartózkodjon az AI által generált tartalom közzétételétől.
**HugeScore3150**4:59 AM
ez nem ai tartalom miről beszéltek? ezt én csinálom nem ai az ai csak fordit
nem másoltam semmit ez az én történetem nem kéne hülyeségeket beszélni emberek.Nem másolok semmit sehonnan ez az én történetem.Eslkküszöm nem értelek titeket. Már sokadik oposztomat törlitek le jogtalanul.
angiolul nem beszélek ,magyarul meg mégsem irhatok amerikai reddit oldalrta
**r/assholedesign**MOD5:01 AM
ez nem vita. ez egy udvariassági figyelmeztetés, hogy hagyd abba.
**HugeScore3150**5:02 AM
komolyan mondom,nem értem.Mi az ai tartalom? én csakis a forditáshoz használok ait az egész nem airol szól.A posztom sem airol szól,a poszt a gdpr megsértéséről szól,páran kommenteltek,megvádoltak,és én akkor sem támadtam vissza
de mit haggyak ki? nem ai generált a tartalmam én irom,ember vagyok.Miről beszélsz
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mit haggyak abba? indolkod meg nekem. Jogom van irni és
The "Expired Discount" Dark Pattern: How AliExpress weaponizes confirmation fatigue at checkout
I want to document a highly specific and calculated dark pattern currently utilized by AliExpress during the final checkout phase. This isn't a technical glitch; it's a deliberate UI manipulation designed to alter the transaction variables at the last possible millisecond.
The Mechanism: Throughout the entire browsing and cart-building process, the total price is displayed consistently. However, at the exact moment you click the final button to confirm the order and process the payment, a system pop-up intercepts the action.
The pop-up states something along the lines of "some discounts have expired" with a standard "OK" prompt.
This relies entirely on confirmation fatigue. In modern web environments, we are conditioned to blindly dismiss intrusive pop-ups (cookies, newsletters, app prompts) to reach our objective. AliExpress knows this. By disguising a critical change in the transaction's parameters (the final price) as a routine system interruption, they trick the user's muscle memory into clicking "OK".
The moment you click it, the system immediately authorizes the payment at a new, higher price point. There is no secondary review of the new total.
This is an asymmetric bet against the consumer. The price increase is usually marginal—just a few euros. The system architects have calculated the exact friction required to reverse the transaction. They know that the time and effort required to navigate the cancellation process, wait days for a refund, and source the items again from different sellers heavily outweighs the loss of a few euros.
Most users will simply accept the loss rather than deal with the artificial friction of the refund loop.
In conclusion: This is mathematically calculated conversion optimization at its most unethical. It violates the basic premise of a transparent transaction. If you are shopping on the platform, treat every single pop-up at checkout as a hostile attempt to alter your cart total. Do not let autopilot take over.
https://redd.it/1spp1in
@AssholeDesign
Ryze doesn't allow you to cancel your subscription - the buttons just don't work
https://redd.it/1spc3u7
@AssholeDesign
Adobe’s scam: Holding my account hostage. They won't let me click "Manage Plan" to cancel a trial until I "fix" my billing (aka give them money)
https://redd.it/1soxonl
@AssholeDesign
Website Intentionally Hiding Cancel Subscription Button
I was trying to cancel the subscription for Naternal Suppliments on the website.
Not only did they intentionally hide the cancel subscription button but it asks you several times if you're sure you want to quit
https://reddit.com/link/1souilc/video/zrmnc6msjxvg1/player
https://redd.it/1souilc
@AssholeDesign
been an incredible waste of time
Please do not worry, XXXXX. I totally understand your concern.
That is what the other 4 agents said, and you're still telling me the same thing they told me which does NOT work
If you want, I will cancel the Hulu and Disney subscription.
Then why have you!?
That is all I have been asking for the last 2 hours
I really apologize for the inconvenience.
There are two outcomes that can happen: 1. Xfinity disconnects my Disney+ account so I can manage my own account, 2. Xfinity cancels my internet plan
I will take either at this point
Please do not worry, I am here to help you :)
You do not need to ask me to clear my cache and log into my account on different browsers or different devices, I have already tried that several times - by myself and with different agents. I just want the level of service this customer got: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Comcast\_Xfinity/comments/1rni0hh/cannot\_deactivate\_disney/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Comcast_Xfinity/comments/1rni0hh/cannot_deactivate_disney/)
Okay, alright.
I would suggest you log in to Hulu and Disney+ through Xfinity, go to settings, and cancel the subscription.
You know what, this is bullsh\*t - I already said I cannot. And the last 4 agents already suggested this
Please direct me to someone who can cancel my internet
I don't have the patience to be jerked around by a bunch of people who can't communicate with each other and keep repeating the same useless asks
Yes, if you want, I can cancel the subscription for Hulu and Disney, but it will take 2 to 3 days to reflect on the account.
As it is a bundled package.
It has literally been 2 hours since I started a check in for a task that I was told would take place in 24 hours on 3/29
I don't believe you, I was told this 8 days ago
I just want to cancel my service immediately
Okay, no worries! To cancel the services, verbal consent is required. I request you to call **1-800-934-6489**.
https://redd.it/1so829t
@AssholeDesign
already tolerated this for 8 days
The agent on reddit did it in 4 days
This is twice the time
I can understand that, and let me check what I can do best for you.
Do you have access to the flex box?
No, I don't use it. It should have been sent back to Xfinity
Noted.
Just a heads up: if we get disconnected due to a technical issue, please **do not click on the END CHAT** button, as you will have to repeat all the same steps. Instead, **click on the RESUME/CONTINUE CHAT** option so we can reconnect and continue the process from where we left off. You will be connected with us again.
I'll keep that in mind
Thank you for your understanding.
Is there a reference number for this just in case?
7:18 pm
Yes, here is the chat ID 0-331693883650717893
Rest assured the notations are added automatically by our system.
So after you **click on resume chat**, the next rep will be able to see my notations.
Is there a reference similar to CR253935703?
That's the ticket ID which is already in process.
I am still working on it
No problem - thank you for the update
You're welcome.
Thank you for staying connected.
No problem
7:25 pm
XXXXX, I am updating the priority notations on the ticket. Please help me with your preferred email and number so that I can get the details notations updated on the ticket, and the team will provide all the communication on it.
[XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX@gmail.com](mailto:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX@gmail.com)
Want to check that we're still connected
Unable to start a live chat session. Please try again later.
Live chat ended.
Recoonecgt
I've checked your account, but I don't see any active tickets right now. It looks like we were trying to connect you with an agent. Would you like me to try connecting you again, or is there something else I can help you with?
agent
7:45 pm
Chat ID 0-331693883650717893
Unable to start a live chat session. Please try again later.
Live chat ended.
I've checked your account, but I don't see any active tickets right now. It looks like we were trying to connect you with an agent. Would you like me to try connecting you again, or is there something else I can help you with?
Sorry, something went wrong and I can't connect you with an agent right now. Do you want to schedule a callback?
No, I'll call XfinityI'll try again later
Yes
Live chat started.
Karishma joined the chat.
You are being transferred. Please hold...
Karishma left the chat.
Avijit joined the chat.
Hi, I hope you are doing well! My name is Avijit. Please allow me a moment to review your previous conversation and assist you with your concern.
Please do not press the back button and avoid using other applications so we can stay connected without interruption.
To confirm, do you have concerns regarding the Disney+ subscription on your account?
It's not a concern - I need to disconnect it from my email address: [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX@gmail.com](mailto:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX@gmail.com)
It can only be managed by Xfinity right now so I cannot make changes to it
I understand. Let me review your account to assist you better. Please allow me a minute.
7:51 pm
CR253935703 is the ticket I've been told is tracking this
This is the chat history:
Chat ID 0-331693883650717893
Thank you for the additional details. I appreciate your help.
Thank you for being on hold. I am encountering an error while removing it from your email address since it is part of your package. I can connect you with the Advance support team who can assist you with this. Shall I connect you with them?
Yes please. That is the exact team I have been trying to reach
Sure, please stay connected.
You are being transferred. Please hold...
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Hello
Hi, I'm trying to disconnect Disney+ so I can manage my account instead of Xfinity. CR253935703 is the ticket I've been told is tracking this.
I am encountering this exact issue: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Comcast\_Xfinity/comments/1rni0hh/cannot\_deactivate\_disney/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Comcast_Xfinity/comments/1rni0hh/cannot_deactivate_disney/)
Let
PSA: Do NOT link your existing Disney+ account to Xfinity's bundle — you permanently lose control of it until you cancel
Posting this because I wish someone had warned me. I shouldn't have to switch internet providers just to regain control of my own account. Comcast and Xfinity have removed my post from their subreddit.
If you link your existing Disney+ account to the Disney+/Hulu bundle included with Xfinity internet, your account becomes **fully managed by Xfinity**. Once that happens:
* You **cannot** manage your subscription on Disney's site
* Disney support **won't** help — they say Xfinity controls it
* Xfinity support **can't** remove it — they say it's part of your internet bundle
You're stuck in a loop where nobody owns the problem — and five agents later, nobody has solved it either.
I opened a support ticket (CR253935703) that was supposed to take 24 hours. It's been over a week. I spent 2+ hours in chat, got bounced between **5 agents**, and every single one told me to "log in and cancel from settings" — the exact thing I'd already explained doesn't work because the account redirects to Xfinity.
The only options I ultimately have: cancel my entire internet plan.
**My Disney+ account — with years of profiles, watch history, and recommendations — is effectively held hostage.**
**Advice:** If you already have a Disney+ account you care about, do **NOT** link it to Xfinity. If you want the bundle, create a separate account.
**Transcript highlights (2+ hours, 4 agents - not including first agent from 8 days ago):**
Every agent repeated the same script:
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Every time I explained the same thing:
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The cycle:
* **Agent 1 (Karishma):** Tried to upsell me to an ad-free plan for $7/mo. Then said the service can't be removed because it's part of my internet bundle. Chat disconnected.
* **Agent 2 (Avijit):** Got the same error. Transferred me to "Advanced support."
* **Agent 3 (Vinayak):** Gave me the same login-and-cancel steps. Then acknowledged a pending ticket and said he'd "prioritize" it. Disconnected.
* **Agent 4 (Khushi):** Also gave me the login-and-cancel steps — for the fifth time. When I pushed back, offered to cancel it in "2-3 days." When I said I'd been told this 8 days ago, told me to call a phone number to cancel my internet instead.
At no point did anyone actually resolve the issue. The ticket is still open.
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Hello XXXXX! I hope you're having a great evening.
As a valued Platinum member, we appreciate your continued support. Thank you for being with us for XX years and XX months, we truly value your loyalty.
I see you recently made a payment of **$XX.XX** on **XXX XX, 2026**. Thank you for that!
What can I help you with right now?
6:41 pm
Following up on CR253935703
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6:42 pm
CR253935703
I've checked your account, but I don't see any active tickets right now. Feel free to provide a ticket number if you have one. Or is there something else I can help you with?
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Hi XXXXX, thank you for contacting Xfinity. My name is Karishma. I see you may have questions about your internet. Is that correct?
Hi Karishma, yes - I'm trying to disconnect my Disney account from my Xfinity account
A previous agent helped me, CR253935703, and said it would take 24 hours to be effective. This was on 3/29 so it's been more than a week
I still cannot manage my Disney account as it sends me back to Xfinity. I need this completely disconnected
Hello, I hope you are doing well, and I will definitely help you to get this canceled.
May I ask the reason for canceling it?
Thank you, hope you're well
Just realized YT does ads like this now
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Took me a while to close this ad when checking in for my KLM flight
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I pay for YouTube Premium to remove ads. YouTube: "This isn't an ad, it's a Product Overlay." It covers 17% of the screen.
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Keep getting bills for $0.95 from health provider. Cannot pay online because minimum amount for payment is $0.99. Called their phone number and my account is “ineligible” for payment.
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Pop us asks in unreadable text to disable ad-block
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I pay for X Premium and use their official paid API. Today I was banned by a bot for "botting" and told to follow on-screen instructions that don't exist. Here is my appeal.
I am a developer and I pay for X Premium.
I built a custom Android app that takes a link, watermarks it, downloads it, digital-fingerprints it, and posts it using X's official, paid API.
is manual, original, entertaining content. Not a bot farm. Not spam.
I was hit with an automated suspension for "inauthentic behavior".
I appealed, and their automated system denied it, sent me contradictory emails, and refused to cancel my billing.
Premium support doesn't exist. It is a brick wall. I sent them this appeal today, though I doubt a human will ever actually read it. Sharing here as a warning to other devs and creators.
My Appeal to X Support:
My account got suspended because of inauthentic behavior. I believe this is because I posted from the API.
1. The paid API is there for a reason. You can post from it for a reason. I wasn't spamming, wasn't click-baiting, wasn't click-whoring. I was giving good, original, and entertaining content. Nothing wrong.
2. "But it's automated???" It's automated but triggered manually. I'm a developer and I built an Android app where I put a link into it—it watermarks, downloads, digital fingerprints, and posts. That's all. NOT a bot farm. NOT automatic pulling and pushing.
3. Look before you ban. Before you suspend an account for allegedly being automated—LOOK first if it's good content, if it's stealing others' content, if it's spamming non-stop, etc. Don't just BAN for using an API that YOU GUYS ADVERTISE ON X.
4. Premium subscribers deserve normal support. LET US CHAT WITH AN AGENT! Don't just freaking send a message saying "your premium subscription will NOT automatically be cancelled EVEN though you are suspended."
5. The "Instructions" lie. When you send me an email that you reviewed my appeal and still found me guilty, don't freaking say: "In order to restore account functionality, you can resolve the violations by logging into your account and completing the on-screen instructions." Because THERE AREN'T ANY F*CKING INSTRUCTIONS SHOWING UP THERE!
6. Response times are a joke. When you guys suspend an account, and the user appeals—ANSWER HIM RIGHT AWAY! NOT A WEEK LATER!
7. Be human. When someone appeals with a message like this, don't ignore the person. Listen to him! That's all.
Hope this finds you well. And in the worst case, if not... Reddit, Bluesky, Threads, and other platforms may find it well.
Unsuspend my account, or cancel my premium subscription and refund me every penny I ever gave you.
Yours,
Another customer who will hate the one platform he liked.
TL;DR: Paid for X Premium, used their official paid API exactly as intended to post original content. Got banned for "inauthentic behavior." Automated support told me to follow non-existent instructions to fix it, while keeping my subscription active. Support is completely dead.
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Michaels making the links to contact customer support and unsubscribe blend in with the background
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