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I recommend http://privacy.com http://privacy.com for guarding against greedy, software subscriptions. 1. Create a virtual credit card for one merchant 2. Set

I recommend http://privacy.com http://privacy.com for guarding against greedy, software subscriptions. 1. Create a virtual credit card for one merchant 2. Set the monthly payment limit just above the merchant's monthly charge 3. When you no longer feel like paying the charge, decrease the limit to $1 a month or just cancel the card. 4. Any future charges will be blocked! 5. Let the merchant's systems go through the hassle of terminating your account.

3np 6y ago
US residents only. Anyone aware if something similar that doesn’t discriminate?
- nickthemagicman 6y ago
  I don't think they're discriminating, probably just massive laws they have to deal with for every new country, and they're still pretty new so probably don't have their resources. Can you use a VPN?
  - 3np 6y ago
    I argue they are discriminating, even if it is indeed regulatory issues at play there. I'm not going to fraudulently open an account misstating my residence, that's breaking their ToS - you do promise thet you're a US resident when signing up. Of course it's their choice who they want to take on as customers. They've been providing the service for ~6 years though, which is really not that new in context.
    - nickthemagicman 6y ago
      Oh apologies good citizen for suggesting you do something against the rules! Is my local ice cream shop DISCRIMINATING by not serving ice cream in Norway and Osaka Japan? No, they're not discriminating. They just don't have the resources to serve those locations. I'm enjoying the hell out of Privacy.com. I'll think of you next time I use it!
      - 3np 6y ago
        You can spare the sarcasm - I'm sure your local ice cream shop is great but it does little for people across the globe looking for ice cream. Great that it works for you, but they won't take most people on the earth as a customer, including me. Even if I would be OK with illegally breaking their terms, my account would be subject to block and ban at any moment.
        nickthemagicman 6y ago
        No risk no reward!

3np 6y ago

US residents only. Anyone aware if something similar that doesn’t discriminate?

nickthemagicman 6y ago
I don't think they're discriminating, probably just massive laws they have to deal with for every new country, and they're still pretty new so probably don't have their resources. Can you use a VPN?
- 3np 6y ago
  I argue they are discriminating, even if it is indeed regulatory issues at play there. I'm not going to fraudulently open an account misstating my residence, that's breaking their ToS - you do promise thet you're a US resident when signing up. Of course it's their choice who they want to take on as customers. They've been providing the service for ~6 years though, which is really not that new in context.
  - nickthemagicman 6y ago
    Oh apologies good citizen for suggesting you do something against the rules! Is my local ice cream shop DISCRIMINATING by not serving ice cream in Norway and Osaka Japan? No, they're not discriminating. They just don't have the resources to serve those locations. I'm enjoying the hell out of Privacy.com. I'll think of you next time I use it!
    - 3np 6y ago
      You can spare the sarcasm - I'm sure your local ice cream shop is great but it does little for people across the globe looking for ice cream. Great that it works for you, but they won't take most people on the earth as a customer, including me. Even if I would be OK with illegally breaking their terms, my account would be subject to block and ban at any moment.
      - nickthemagicman 6y ago
        No risk no reward!