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The "norm" does not make it right....[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#2)
by Anonymous User on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 02:26:27 AM PDT

The vendor, in collusion with the credit card companies, are making this the "norm" because it's profitable for both of them. Obviously, the vendor gets a sale and the CC company gets their profit from the transaction. Neither of them has any motivation to curb this sleazy activity.

Just because they have decided to make it the "norm", it doesn't mean it's right. Personally, I believe that every single charge should require explicit approval by the card holder or at least require that the card holder actually place an order. The exception to this would be if the card holder signed a document indicating CLEARLY that they are aware of recurring charges and approve said activity. Under no circumstance should it be a EULA or fine-print issue.

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