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Re:FTC Announces "Click-to-Cancel" Rule Making It Easier to ... by doctorpangloss on Wednesday October 16, 2024 @11:28AM (#41860228)
> I really wish they just required what Apple requires on the App Store. It requires 2 clicks, clicking cancel and then confirm. No upselling since it all happens within Apple's Settings.

It's complicated.

If all anti-piracy measures were enforced successfully, such as they are on Apple platforms; if there were insurmountable paywalls everywhere; but, subscriptions were cheaper, would you be better off? What about the average person? What is the right policy?

Re:FTC Announces "Click-to-Cancel" Rule Making It Easier to ... by 8note on Wednesday October 16, 2024 @02:30PM (#41862182)
If antipiracy measures were perfect, I think we'd see a drastic increase in subscription prices rather than a decrease