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PayPal Honey extension has again "featured" flag in Chrome web store

(chromewebstore.google.com)
324 points dvh | 1 comments | 08 Mar 25 06:43 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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OuterVale ◴[08 Mar 25 07:59 UTC] No.43298424[source]▶
Relevant previous discussion:

Exposing the Honey Influencer Scam [video] - 253 points by jadyoyster (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42483500)

uBlock Origin GPL code being stolen by team behind honey browser extension - 1057 points by extesy (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42576443)

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eertami ◴[08 Mar 25 13:48 UTC] No.43300217[source]▶
From the video linked:

> "You're convinced you should buy the one recommended in his video so you scroll down and find the affiliate link to that product"

Hold up, that's something people actually would do, click a link in a YouTube description instead of opening a new tab to search for it? Wild.

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1. vinnymac ◴[08 Mar 25 13:56 UTC] No.43300279[source]▶
I expect most people are going to open the door right in front of them, rather than walk the long way to gain entry, even if they are aware the door is monitored by a security camera.