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We are removing the option to create new subscriptions

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Re: We are removing the option to create new subscriptions

#101
This is just like Mullvad to care about your privacy.

But I think it's a bit overkill to completely remove the subscription option. They could have accomplished the same educating of end users with a simple recommendation or opt-out at sign up.

Still providing subscription for those users who find that most convenient.

Re: We are removing the option to create new subscriptions

#102

Have Mullvad's privacy guarantees been tested by subpoena?

They are based in Sweden, which could be an issue since they are part of the 14-eyes alliance. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mullvad-revi...

Yeah I think that's why they're trying to minimize the amount of data they have on store, because they know that a repeat of the TPB raid can happen any time.

If the Swedish courts find sufficient reason to do so, they will go in without warning and seize what they feel like.

Re: We are removing the option to create new subscriptions

#103

Great benefit. I also recommend to find a reputable masked card service provider if you plan to use a credit/debit card. Autopay is just another way for banks and providers to circumvent overdraft protection legislation and hopefully new legislation will remove any "perks" that providers offer for autopay services.

Blur (dnt.abine.com) and Privacy provide fantastic masked card services.

Re: We are removing the option to create new subscriptions

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Wow. Hadn't heard of Mullvad before reading this, figured I'd give it a try. That is hands down the BEST onboarding experience for an app (let alone a VPN) I've had in I don't know how long. Took me maybe 2 minutes to go from no account to a working VPN connection. I love that everything is anonymous (down to the account credentials just being a randomly generated token).

Mullvad has been tremendous and the ease of use is terrific. I use a VPN relatively infrequently, sometimes going months without turning it on, so the one-time payments have been wonderful. The app is simple to use, and it's so, so easy to reactivate for a month when I need it. I can't speak to their privacy as my VPN usecase is usually just "I need an IP in another region," but to the best of my understanding they a…

As an additional data point, I've been using Mullvad as a long-running VPN for a while now (hint: Linux ISOs) and it has been working like a charm.

Re: We are removing the option to create new subscriptions

#105

Do they take crypto? I’ve funded some virgin addresses from Tornado Cash notes, running from my own local node Thats sufficient and definitely less cumbersome than Monero.

Yes. [0]

" Which payment methods do you accept? We accept cash, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Monero, bank wire, credit card, PayPal, Swish, Giropay, Eps transfer, Bancontact, iDEAL, and Przelewy24. "

also Cash

"Can I really pay with cash? You bet, and please! Stay anonymous all the way. Just put your cash and payment token (randomly generated on our website) in an envelope and send it to us. We accept the following currencies: EUR, USD, GBP, SEK, DKK, NOK, CHF, CAD, AUD, NZD. "

[0] https://mullvad.net/en/pricing/

Re: We are removing the option to create new subscriptions

#106
post #27

Wow. Hadn't heard of Mullvad before reading this, figured I'd give it a try. That is hands down the BEST onboarding experience for an app (let alone a VPN) I've had in I don't know how long. Took me maybe 2 minutes to go from no account to a working VPN connection. I love that everything is anonymous (down to the account credentials just being a randomly generated token).

I also like that they let you download the raw wireguard config files so that you can connect without having to use their client. You can just plop them onto your filesystem and use wg-quick to get going.

Since I'm also a ProtonMail user and I considered switching to them for VPN as well but their python client doesn't seem to work correctly on my Arch Linux install and it doesn't give me anything useful to debug it beyond "An unknown error has occured" so I couldn't be bothered to investigate beyond that.

Re: We are removing the option to create new subscriptions

#108
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Earlier quoted context omitted.

that's me and my audible subscription. i should cancel it, but before that i have to use the credits.

Holy cow, that’s evil. https://help.audible.com/s/article/do-i-keep-my-credits-if-i... Do I keep my credits if I cancel my Audible Premium Plus membership? No. If you end your Audible Premium Plus membership, your credits will be lost with your other membership benefits.

If you sign up on iOS in app, you get to keep your credits after cancelling. One of the things Apple does right imo in regards to consumer protection.

Re: We are removing the option to create new subscriptions

#110
post #27

Wow. Hadn't heard of Mullvad before reading this, figured I'd give it a try. That is hands down the BEST onboarding experience for an app (let alone a VPN) I've had in I don't know how long. Took me maybe 2 minutes to go from no account to a working VPN connection. I love that everything is anonymous (down to the account credentials just being a randomly generated token).

Crazy thing is, it was just as great already many years ago. And yet people fall for absolutely weird fake privacy vpn offers.
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