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Those are all valid reasons. But what these companies need to do instead is pay consenting users to engage in usability sessions.

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I know plenty of companies would pay a lot for usability sessions if they were remotely accurate (and they do anyway), but they really aren't like regular users using the site naturally.

Because people don't think they're being watched.

... so it is deceptive to watch them.

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