24 Hour Fitness Won't Let You Unsubscribe From Marketing Spam, So I Fixed It
Summary
The article exposes a broken unsubscribe flow on 24 Hour Fitness, identifies a one-line JavaScript bug in the AJAX request that prevents proper opt-out, and shows a workaround with a self-hosted unsubscribe page. It discusses CAN-SPAM penalties and highlights the importance of correct consent management. The post provides a practical code-level fix and serves as a cautionary example for businesses relying on consent platforms.