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Re: Don't Subscribe So Casually

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Post by account42 » Wed, May 27, 2026, 3:10 PM UTC

hnfong wrote: post #91

CobrastanJorji wrote: post #84

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Fish is healthy, and I know a bunch of choosey food folks who just fundamentally do not like fish. Steak, chicken, pork, fine, but not fish, and shellfish are just right out.

Not even fish and chips?

Is cod supposed to be a particularly enjoyable fish?

Re: Don't Subscribe So Casually

#102

Post by sebastiennight » Wed, May 27, 2026, 9:54 PM UTC

account42 wrote: post #101

hnfong wrote: post #91

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not even fish and chips?

Is cod supposed to be a particularly enjoyable fish?

I think the fact that it's deep-fried in batter is what tends to make it appealing to kids and those with kid-like tastes.

Re: Don't Subscribe So Casually

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Post by BrenBarn » Thu, May 28, 2026, 6:43 AM UTC

I have a simple mantra that is somewhat broader than this: Question convenience. Convenience isn't always bad. But every time you make a choice to increase convenience, especially when it's of the form "make it so that X will happen automatically in the future so I won't have to think about it anymore", you are effectively outsourcing your own life, and that's something to be cautious of.

Re: Don't Subscribe So Casually

#104

Post by musha68k » Wed, Jun 03, 2026, 7:58 PM UTC

satvikpendem wrote: post #68

musha68k wrote: post #19

One way I've "reset" my subscriptions is by invalidating the credit card they're on so most of them just stop billing. YMMV it's a bit of a blunt tool and not always foolproof, but it's worked for me before.

I'm pretty sure you can harm your credit and have the debt get sent to collections by doing this, at least it's common for gym subscribers not paying their fees.

Good point. Fortunately, where I live, subscription fees are typically charged before the next billing period begins, so there usually isn't any outstanding balance carried over. Credit-building in the North American sense also isn't much of a thing here. My understanding is that, even in North America, most of the benefit comes from just consistently paying your credit card bill, although I can't say that with certainty.