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elmigranto
on May 1, 2018
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You know how HTTP GET requests are meant to be ide...
Have a single "I clicked by mistake" button that resubscribes instead.
jimktrains2
on May 1, 2018
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Yes, the automated system prefetching links will always click said button.
icebraining
on May 1, 2018
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Not if the button issues a POST request.
jimktrains2
on May 1, 2018
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The button I was responding about was an "undo unsubscribe". A bot won't click that button, but may follow a link.
icebraining
on May 1, 2018
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Right, I assumed the button would be linked from a subsequent email confirming the unsubscription. You're right, a button in the unsubscription page doesn't help.
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