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  1. Comment on Has anyone got rid of their PayPal account? in ~finance

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    no, surprisingly it was quite easy. There is a deactivate account button right on one of the settings pages.

    no, surprisingly it was quite easy. There is a deactivate account button right on one of the settings pages.

    2 votes

  2. Comment on Has anyone got rid of their PayPal account? in ~finance

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    I deleted my account after obscuring as much of my personal information on the account that I could, feels great to be done with them! Thanks for your recommendation, I will check it out!

    I deleted my account after obscuring as much of my personal information on the account that I could, feels great to be done with them!

    Thanks for your recommendation, I will check it out!

    1 vote

  3. Comment on What free, ad-supported Uber rides might look like. Mockups, economics, and analysis. in ~finance

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    watching enough ads to generate enough ad revenue to pay for a ride in an uber sounds like a minor subplot in a dystopian hellscape sci-fi movie.

    watching enough ads to generate enough ad revenue to pay for a ride in an uber sounds like a minor subplot in a dystopian hellscape sci-fi movie.

    4 votes

  4. Comment on Has anyone got rid of their PayPal account? in ~finance

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    I like it, I am on the verge of getting rid of mine. Do you sell items on eBay? I am wondering if you can receive a payment for an item without the use of PayPal. The fees were always egregious...

    I like it, I am on the verge of getting rid of mine. Do you sell items on eBay? I am wondering if you can receive a payment for an item without the use of PayPal. The fees were always egregious and I would lose a ton of money just selling personal items.

    1 vote

  5. Has anyone got rid of their PayPal account?

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    I used to rely on PayPal heavily for eBay purchases and the odd purchase outside of eBay. But it seems now eBay allows you to use a credit card directly on the site, and most other online stores...

    I used to rely on PayPal heavily for eBay purchases and the odd purchase outside of eBay. But it seems now eBay allows you to use a credit card directly on the site, and most other online stores if they accept PayPal payments, they also accept credit cards directly. Maybe its safe to say I can delete my PayPal account and not look back? It seems like an unnecessary middle man.

    4 votes

  6. Comment on Could security key 2FA be implemented on Tildes? in ~tildes

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    well, its a little less convenient having a separate piece of hardware. For example, I'll be in bed on my phone, wanting to log in to something, and my key is in my wallet. For me that...

    well, its a little less convenient having a separate piece of hardware. For example, I'll be in bed on my phone, wanting to log in to something, and my key is in my wallet. For me that inconvenience is worth the added security.

    I got one of the nano yubikeys that I keep in a usb port on my laptop full time, and that has been great. Then I have a 3rd one in safe keeping in case I lose both of my primary ones.

    2 votes

  7. Comment on Could security key 2FA be implemented on Tildes? in ~tildes

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    I agree, but the problem I have is the fact that if you utilize a phone app, then you are storing your password and second factor on the same device. A yubikey is a separate device so if your...

    I agree, but the problem I have is the fact that if you utilize a phone app, then you are storing your password and second factor on the same device. A yubikey is a separate device so if your phone becomes compromised, then your second factor is safe.

    2 votes

  8. Comment on Could security key 2FA be implemented on Tildes? in ~tildes

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    Ive got 3 of them and I think they are really great

    Ive got 3 of them and I think they are really great

    2 votes

  9. Comment on Could security key 2FA be implemented on Tildes? in ~tildes

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    yes this is true, and it is what I am currently doing, but just being able to use the key as U2F would be so much more convenient

    yes this is true, and it is what I am currently doing, but just being able to use the key as U2F would be so much more convenient

    1 vote

  10. Could security key 2FA be implemented on Tildes?

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    I am wondering if this could be implemented as a 2FA method on Tildes. Although not super mainstream, I think it is the gold standard for account security. Is there anyone else interested in this...

    I am wondering if this could be implemented as a 2FA method on Tildes. Although not super mainstream, I think it is the gold standard for account security. Is there anyone else interested in this option?

    8 votes

  11. Comment on All Good Things… (Leaving Mozilla) in ~comp

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    That sucks. I wish there were more competitors to Chrome. Firefox has been an outstanding browser for so long. As an ex-employee, do you think it will survive much longer?

    That sucks. I wish there were more competitors to Chrome. Firefox has been an outstanding browser for so long. As an ex-employee, do you think it will survive much longer?

    6 votes

  12. Comment on I just got back from a seven-day Buddhist silent meditation retreat. Ask me anything (or share your own experiences of meditation retreat) in ~talk

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    were you bored at any point and wishing it would speed up and finish sooner?

    were you bored at any point and wishing it would speed up and finish sooner?

    7 votes

  13. Comment on Elon Musk announces that Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin for vehicle purchases citing the energy demand required to maintain the cryptocurrency in ~tech

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    I think Doge is a terrible investment, but I am curious how it compares to BTC in terms of required energy resources. Is it any better? There are already far better alternatives to Proof of Work...

    I think Doge is a terrible investment, but I am curious how it compares to BTC in terms of required energy resources. Is it any better?
    There are already far better alternatives to Proof of Work blockchains, so I am not advocating for Tesla to accept Dogecoin, it just seems inevitable at this point.

    3 votes

  14. Comment on SSD manufacturers start warning that mining proof-of-space blockchains like Chia Coin will void warranty in ~tech

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    yea, I think it just works great on its own as a currency, doesn't need to be an investment vehicle. Its a shame companies are trying to implement bitcoin payments when it could be something...

    yea, I think it just works great on its own as a currency, doesn't need to be an investment vehicle. Its a shame companies are trying to implement bitcoin payments when it could be something simple like Nano

    2 votes

  15. Comment on SSD manufacturers start warning that mining proof-of-space blockchains like Chia Coin will void warranty in ~tech

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    Are you opposed to cryptocurrencies that have actual utility aren't super resource intensive? Nano.org is a project I've been following for years. It hasn't gained the traction I expected, but...

    Are you opposed to cryptocurrencies that have actual utility aren't super resource intensive? Nano.org is a project I've been following for years. It hasn't gained the traction I expected, but it's very grassroots and probably could work as a sustainable currency. I hate what bitcoin has become, but unfortunately there appears to be no stopping it and the resources it consumes.

    4 votes

  16. Comment on Why your next rental car might cost more than a plane ticket in ~finance

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    I'm in Canada. Does the States seriously have the pandemic that controlled now that there is that much travel permitted? Where I am in Canada we are still stuck within our health region.

    I'm in Canada. Does the States seriously have the pandemic that controlled now that there is that much travel permitted? Where I am in Canada we are still stuck within our health region.

    4 votes

  17. Comment on What does analog have that digital doesn't? in ~talk

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    for me I am just a huge fan of my vintage turntable. The media is more expensive, the needle has to be replaced, there is more that can go wrong with it. But I am just fascinated by the mechanics...

    for me I am just a huge fan of my vintage turntable. The media is more expensive, the needle has to be replaced, there is more that can go wrong with it. But I am just fascinated by the mechanics of it and watching the vinyl spin. Its definitely a niche hobby but I love it.

    10 votes

  18. Comment on What are some songs that tell LGBT narratives? in ~lgbt

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    Gym Class Heroes - Faces In The Hall Really sad song and not sure if it’s based on a true story but even if it isn’t, I’m sure it’s a very close reality for a lot of families....

    Gym Class Heroes - Faces In The Hall

    Really sad song and not sure if it’s based on a true story but even if it isn’t, I’m sure it’s a very close reality for a lot of families.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TsylRoMbC-U

    1 vote

  19. Comment on Is there any interest in a Cryptocurrency group on Tildes? in ~tildes

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    Ok yea I like that, I will make that suggestion

    Ok yea I like that, I will make that suggestion

    1 vote

  20. Is there any interest in a Cryptocurrency group on Tildes?

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    I know chat about cryptocurrency hasn't been extremely popular here in the past, but I am curious if there is enough interest now to make a group for it. I am looking for a place to discuss it...

    I know chat about cryptocurrency hasn't been extremely popular here in the past, but I am curious if there is enough interest now to make a group for it. I am looking for a place to discuss it from an enthusiast's perspective because Reddit is just getting a little too crazy for me.

    13 votes