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1. Ars Technica (arstechnica@mastodon.social)'s status on Thursday, 17-Oct-2024 03:42:54 JST Ars Technica

   FTC “click to cancel” rule seeks to end free trial traps, sneaky auto-enrollments

   No more jumping through endless hoops to cancel subscriptions, FTC rule says.

   https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/ftc-click-to-cancel-rule-seeks-to-end-free-trial-traps-sneaky-auto-enrollments/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

   • Katie F (katieloves2read@mastodon.social)'s status on Thursday, 17-Oct-2024 04:37:53 JST Katie F

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     @arstechnica
     I know myself and my executive function well enough to know that I can never sign up for a free trial with the intention to cancel it. I will never remember and never be able to cancel it in time. Loving this new rule.

   • 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 🐧 🥦 (methylcobalamin@mastodon.social)'s status on Thursday, 17-Oct-2024 09:07:28 JST 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 🐧 🥦

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     @arstechnica I use CapitalOne for my credit card. They let you make disposable aliases for your credit card. You can lock or delete them anytime you wish. Sure is handy in keeping those "free trials" from charging you.

   • Tim Zee (ilust606@mastodon.social)'s status on Thursday, 17-Oct-2024 17:40:26 JST Tim Zee

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     @arstechnica
     Long overdue!