Unsub me already: APNIC Secretariat, fail

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This originally appeared on the Annexe, chronicling my adventures unsubscribing from email newsletters. The only acceptable outcome from clicking unsubscribe in an email footer is immediately being unsubscribed!

Email:

Does your Internet development project need a boost?

Footer:

You have received this email because you are an APNIC contact. Unsubscribe from subsequent APNIC emails about ISIF Asia.

Result:

Email Preference Centre
Select which lists you would like to receive email communications from.
[x] ISIF Asia Grants and Award 2017

After clicking “Opt out”:

Are you sure you want to opt out from all further email communications?

FAIL

  • Should not need to confirm email address
  • Should not need to confirm the (one) mailing list
  • Should not need to confirm a confirmation

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