> Not sure why closed-wall, obscure subscription solutions to pay for commodity services would be preferable to a robust, proven and easily accessible payment s

> Not sure why closed-wall, obscure subscription solutions to pay for commodity services would be preferable to a robust, proven and easily accessible payment solution like credit/debit cards Because these obscure methods of paying usually work out a lot cheaper than paying directly by credit card (usually they have a QR code with a website).