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People are still paying full price for streaming services and it's a huge waste
I checked my bank statement and saw I was paying $18 a month for a service I hadn't opened in 4 months. I canceled it and two others, saving over $400 a year. Why does everyone just let these subscriptions run on autopilot forever?
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hugom267mo ago
Honestly, the creepiest part is how they design the whole sign-up flow to be a one-click thing, but bury the cancel button... I had to google how to cancel one service because the option just wasn't in my account settings. They count on that friction to keep you paying.
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the_reese6mo ago
My gym subscription took three emails and a live chat where they offered me a "free month" to stay. The worst part is they know we sign up for these things when we're feeling motivated, then design the exit around our laziest moment. It's a tax on good intentions, plain and simple. They build the whole business model on people forgetting to cancel.
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loganthompson7mo ago
Ugh, tell me about it. @hugom26 is totally right about the cancel button being a secret quest. I had to call a phone number and listen to five minutes of "special offers" just to quit one service. They make it so easy to sign up with Apple Pay, but to leave you need a map and a snack. It's like they're betting we're too lazy or forgetful to jump through their hoops. My wallet is full of these little $15 leaks.
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