A software developer made a Chrome and Firefox extension called Knockoff that automatically hides, grays out, or filters products from sketchy brands on Amazon, which highlights just how many shady brands are on the platform and how commonly they show up on searches for basic items.

  • PlasticExistence
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    22 days ago

    Indeed. I’ve had that happen too. Those are actual knockoffs since they’re copying another specific product. It’s a shame that is the reality of our manufacturing industry.

    • blazeknave
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      21 days ago

      Yeah, exactly! Literally.

      At least I can sleep slightly better supporting creators?