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thehammer

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    Comment #8637625

    The press isn't a special case where we have to make sure they can operate without being held accountable for their actions. Everyone should be held accountable and everyone should…

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    Comment #8635658

    "The press is our shield against all the evil that is done against the public by governments and corporations." This seems incredibly naive to me. It's certainly idealistic, and it…

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    Comment #7772953

    Sure, but it doesn't need to be. The recipient doesn't need to care if the payment is coming from a bank account or a cryptocurrency (as long as there's a party to convert in betwe…

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    Comment #7772880

    While it's interesting from an accounting perspective, it could revolutionize payments. Imagine if you never gave your credit card number to a merchant, only signed a receipt from …

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    Comment #5259456

    The compliance process varies depending on how the business operates. There are more controls if you accept card numbers over the phone, for example. For most merchants, the proces…

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    Comment #5236679

    Regulations are set by the card brands, not the gateways. Here are Visa's requirements for merchants that want to accept their cards: http://usa.visa.com/merchants/risk_management/…

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    Comment #3829063

    I stopped using an alarm clock about a year ago, and it's been one of the most positive, life-altering changes I've experienced. I'm not tired when I wake up, and I have consistent…

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    Comment #3488239

    Portability is very important and often overlooked. Braintree created the Credit Card Data Portability Standard a couple years back, and I think there are may be a few additional c…

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    Comment #3448454

    We expect anyone applying to Braintree to be exceptional. It's subjective, and naturally some folks are more exceptional than others. Frankly, it's up to the candidate to decide if…

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    Comment #3316585

    Braintree - Chicago, IL We're seeking exceptional developers. If this job isn’t right for you, we’ll pay you $5,000 if you refer someone who is hired! Have them contact us or send …

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    Comment #2742589

    Site appears to be temporally unavailable.