Unsub me already: Exxact, 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:

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Footer:

This email was sent to [ADDRESS]. If you no longer wish to receive these emails you may unsubscribe at any time.

Result:

Email Unsubscribe
Email Address: [ADDRESS]

Result, after confirmation:

Email Unsubscribe Confirmation. You have successfully unsubscribed from further marketing emails from Marketo.

FAIL.

  • Should not need to confirm with another email

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