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FTC announces "click-to-cancel" rule making it easier to cancel subscriptions

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1737 points pseudolus | 1 comments | 16 Oct 24 13:09 UTC | HN request time: 0.24s | source
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ajkjk ◴[16 Oct 24 14:37 UTC] No.41859541[source]▶
There are so many things like this that have needed fixing for such a long time. The fact that something is happening, even slowly, is so heartening.

If your reaction is wondering if this is legal then you should be interested in the passing of new laws that make it unequivocally legal. Society should be able to govern itself.

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thefourthchime ◴[16 Oct 24 15:41 UTC] No.41860390[source]▶
Now, let's institute an actual price rule. I can't rent an Airbnb or book a plane ticket without being lied to about what the actual prices is.
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enragedcacti ◴[16 Oct 24 16:00 UTC] No.41860672[source]▶
I have good news! (as long as Lina Khan stays on as commissioner)

> FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Junk Fees: The proposed rule would ban businesses from running up the bills with hidden and bogus fees, ensure consumers know exactly how much they are paying and what they are getting, and help spur companies to compete on offering the lowest price. Businesses would have to include all mandatory fees when telling consumers a price

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/10/...

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1. datavirtue ◴[16 Oct 24 17:43 UTC] No.41861702[source]▶
Hmmm...the phone companies have this down to a fine art. Get legislation passed that lets you charge a fee, show it on the bill as a "regulatory fee." Just like how the cable companies and banks send scare envelopes to senior citizens to get them to sign up for add ons and shitty insurance plans.