It must be said that in the modern era of rapid Internet development, mini-program games have indeed brought a lot of convenience and fun to our lives. They usually have the characteristics of being simple and easy to play, quick to start, and do not require downloading and installation. Therefore, it is loved by many users. But at the same time, there are indeed some niche traps.
According to relevant reports, on May 6, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology launched a crackdown on 56 mobile Internet applications (APPs) and third-party software development kits (SDKs) that infringed on user rights, including Yanggeyang and Eliminate Xingxingle. Make a report and request rectification. In addition, according to data, the current infringement of user rights in these apps and SDKs generally involves illegal activities such as forced, frequent, and excessive requests for permissions to collect personal information beyond the scope and induce consumption.
In general, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s rectification action is correct and will be more conducive to standardizing the development of the mini program game industry and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of users. Below I have also compiled some infringements of user rights in mini program games on the market in recent years. Please follow my footsteps and continue reading.
1. Fraudulent behavior
In mini program games, some unscrupulous developers may set up false advertisements or prizes to induce players to click. Once clicked, it may lead to leakage of personal information, poisoning of mobile phones and even property damage. Therefore, players should be more vigilant in the game and must not easily believe those seemingly attractive advertisements and prizes!
2. Infringement of personal privacy
Some mini-program games will ask for too much personal information during installation, such as address books, location information, etc. This information is not directly related to the game itself and may be used by developers for improper purposes. However, if game developers collect, use or disclose users' personal information without users' consent, it will violate users' privacy rights. Therefore, it is recommended that everyone carefully check the permission settings when installing the game and try to avoid granting unnecessary permissions!
3. Unrestrained in-app purchases and compulsory purchases
Many mini-program games use in-app purchases to induce players to continue to consume. Especially some games with gambling and lottery themes, they are very addictive! At the same time, they will also set up virtual items or game props during the game to obtain revenue by forcing or guiding users to purchase. If game developers use false propaganda or misleading methods to make users mistakenly believe that purchasing virtual items or game props is necessary or will bring substantial benefits to the game process, it will violate the user's right to know and property rights. However, it is still recommended that everyone set a consumption budget in the game to avoid financial risks caused by addiction to games!
4. Violent and disgusting content
Some mini-program games may contain excessively bloody, violent, pornographic and other inappropriate content, which will have an impact on mental health. Moreover, such games not only make people uncomfortable, but may also cause psychological harm to minors. When game developers fail to reasonably classify and rate game content and allow users to access this content without their consent, they have violated the user's right to mental health. So when choosing mini program games, try to choose healthy and uplifting content!
5. False evaluation chaos
Some mini-program games may have positive or negative reviews, etc., causing players to be unable to accurately judge the true quality of the game. This behavior not only seriously harms the interests of consumers, but also has a negative impact on the image of the entire industry. Therefore, as a responsible consumer, when choosing a game, we should not only pay attention to the content and gameplay of the game, but also check the reviews of third-party platforms, or communicate with friends around us to obtain more opinions and information , to more accurately judge the true quality and playability of the game! After understanding the risks of these mini-program games, are you eager to try it again and want to start a safe gaming journey? Don’t worry, I have some suggestions here, I hope you can think of them first when playing the game.
Before you start playing mini program games, be sure to read the privacy policy and user agreement carefully and do not blindly agree.
During the game, you must get used to choosing reasonable authorization and only grant necessary permissions. Correspondingly, you can refuse or cancel unreasonable authorization.
When recharging and consuming in the game, pay attention to consumption behavior, do not believe in advertisements or inducements, do not recharge or purchase at will, and keep the consumption voucher!
When you find problems, you must remain vigilant. Once you find any behavior that infringes on user rights, you must report it to the WeChat platform or relevant departments in a timely manner!
In short, the mini program game industry needs to be more standardized, transparent and controlled. We expect game developers to respect users' privacy and rights and not use mini-program games to obtain users' sensitive data or engage in unfair competition. At the same time, we also call on relevant departments to strengthen supervision, strictly punish illegal behaviors that infringe on user rights, and jointly maintain good market order and consumer rights! Only in this way can mini program games truly become a healthy place for people to relax and have fun, bringing more happiness and fun to them!
Finally, it is also recommended that everyone learn to control the time they play games so as not to affect their normal work, study and life. They should also protect their eyes and take proper rest!