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I wonder if there's going to be a resurgence of sending checks via mail to circumvent payment processor shenanigans. Back in the day we'd [1] fill out a catalog
by Manuel_D 4y ago
I wonder if there's going to be a resurgence of sending checks via mail to circumvent payment processor shenanigans. Back in the day we'd [1] fill out a catalog with the items to be purchased, put it in an envelope with a check, and mail it. Much higher latency than online ordering, but more resilient to de-platforming.
1. And be "we" I mean stories I've heard of how things worked before widespread adoption of the internet. Even at 30 I'm too young to remember doing this myself.
- twawaaay 4y agoThere are more and more countries that are on a path to ban physical cash. Pretty chilling when put in this context.
- selfhoster11 4y agoThat’s exactly why I’m watching the progressing “upgrade” of the West to cashless transactions with mounting horror. Financial censorship in real time.