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 4 months ago by ilovecinnamon@lemmy.world to [deleted]
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helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world 4 months ago
ComicalMayhem@lemmy.world 3 months ago
you misunderstand
the point is to auto subscribe after the trial is over
MewtwoLikesMemes@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Yup. Don’t know why they ask for that if not for shady stuff.
Stovetop@lemmy.world 4 months 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 4 months 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 3 months 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 4 months ago
I’ve previously been converted off free trials that way. So it can definitely work.
FozzyOsbourne@lemm.ee 4 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 4 months ago
Temporary card goes brr
graham1@lemmy.world 4 months ago
asks for credit card and bullshit
nichtburningturtle@feddit.org 4 months ago
They’re correct. The bullshit start’s after you’ve given them your credit card.