I get them wanting someway better than email to make sure I can’t repedetedly sign up for the trail, but don’t fucking auto-subscribe once the trail is over.
Nope
Submitted 1 month ago by ilovecinnamon@lemmy.world to [deleted]
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helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world 1 month ago
ComicalMayhem@lemmy.world 1 month ago
you misunderstand
the point is to auto subscribe after the trial is over
MewtwoLikesMemes@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Yup. Don’t know why they ask for that if not for shady stuff.
Stovetop@lemmy.world 1 month ago
It’s because auto-renewal is always turned on by default and they’re hoping people forget they signed up.
Zos_Kia@lemmynsfw.com 1 month ago
Having worked at a bunch of SaaS products, it’s actually not that shady (at least in those cases i’ve seen). Free users are low value but they can cost a ton in support and commercial effort. Asking for a credit card upfront is just a simple way to filter for people who actually intend to buy the product.
OP’s reaction is not a bug, it’s the feature.
NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 1 month ago
Sorry, no. The only reason you could possibly want my credit card information is so that you can start collecting rent if I forget to cancel, which is the goal. That is an extremely shady way to collect
customersmarks.Katana314@lemmy.world 1 month ago
I’ve previously been converted off free trials that way. So it can definitely work.
FozzyOsbourne@lemm.ee 1 month ago
Free users are low value but they can cost a ton in support and commercial effort
Maybe they shouldn’t offer a free trial then
Asidonhopo@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Just use up one of those gift cards you can use in any store and use that number for free trial signups. Then they can’t charge you when the trial period expires.
irish_link@lemmy.world 1 month ago
I know its not the point but this kind of stuff happens so please consider privacy.com. You can set a per transaction limit, monthly limit, one time use. Etc. Please take a look as it lets you do some amazing things.
TheEighthDoctor@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Temporary card goes brr
graham1@lemmy.world 1 month ago
asks for credit card and bullshit
nichtburningturtle@feddit.org 1 month ago
They’re correct. The bullshit start’s after you’ve given them your credit card.