Banks, gangsters and the strange resurgence of cash

Re:Banks, gangsters and the strange resurgence of cash by bouncycastle on Friday October 22, 2021 @11:09AM (#28958220)

I like to use cash for the privacy.

If you are concerned about giving your data to Facebook, then you should also be concerned about giving your data to the banks. I'd argue that the banks have more important information on you, and you never known who they share it with

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Re:Banks, gangsters and the strange resurgence of cash by stronglikedan on Friday October 22, 2021 @03:03PM (#28961229)

I like to use cash for the bribery. Not the illegal/corrupt kind, but the little things. Like not having to wait for a table at a restaurant, or having my valeted car already at the curb when I walk out. There will always be a place for cash.

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Re:Banks, gangsters and the strange resurgence of cash by bouncycastle on Friday October 22, 2021 @06:42PM (#28963647)

Exactly! Cash is king in this. You can just slip it under, no need for anyone to carry electronic terminals and fiddling with buttons or touch screens.

And also vending machines! (Especially when you're a tourist in another country.)

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