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Paypal Deals Blow To Freenet
hankaholic writes "I was checking into the latest progress of the Freenet project when I noticed a disturbing note on their homepage: 'Paypal has frozen the account we use to accept donations over the web, they refuse to give any reason other than "use of an anonymous proxy" [...] all of the projects subscriptions have been canceled which is a significant setback. Other means of accepting donations, including E-Gold, are still active.' Paypal is sending them a check for their remaining balance. The news update on the Freenet homepage also includes contact information for some people at Paypal."
Paypal isn't a bank, it isn't FDIC-insured, and doesn't have any kind of the obligations normal banks have toward their customers. They're been freezing/witholding/cancelling accounts willy-nilly ever since they started. Nothing new here. The only interesting bit is that they probably want to detach their names from the Freenet name, that sort of reeks of piracy, RIAA suits and kiddy porn. Basically, it's a bunch of verified pirates trying to not be associated with a piracy activity tool. Amusing...
You fucking slashdot hippies better not even think about boycotting paypal! I own EBAY stock so don't rock the fucking boat. As if you broke-ass losers would even put a dent in ebay's revenues.
Paypal Deals Blow To Freenet
Am I the only one who read this and tried to figure out how it was that Paypal was selling cocaine to Freenet?
It Is the Nature of Information to Transgress Artificial Boundaries
Paypal Deals Blow To Freenet
Isn't dealing blow illegal in the US? Freenet should turn PayPal in to the DEA in exchange for immunity.
Anyone know if SCO dealt blow to Freenet too?
When they ask me why I'm boycotting I'll say "use of an anonymous coward".
-Kilroy
The Latin Grammar Nazi!!!!! *bows*
caveat Paypal means "let Paypal be wary". What you were probably looking for is caveatis Paypal(um)
Drugs are bad mkay..
Maybe we're jumping the gun on this, it could have very well just been a mistake due to the fact that it's not really known why they froze their account. It could very well just be a mistake...
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http://www.paypalsucks.com
I'm sorry, we had to outsource the sanskrit grammar nazis to India.
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oh, wait
The best part about the parent post....
is that he knew exactly where to find those links... especially those penis enlargement pills.
heh.. just making an observation.
www.slightlycrewed.com - Because aren't we all?
Must be Canada. They're always causing trouble.
- It's not the Macs I hate. It's Digg users. -
In reality, she was trying to boost the self-esteem of overweight women and let them know about events where they could meet guys interested in larger women.
:)
Guys who are interested in "larger women" can find them in any chat room.
In fact, that, and "larger" women pretending to be petite women, and other guys pretending to be petite women, is about all you can find in chat rooms.
Opinions on the Twiddler2 hand-held keyboard?
In fact, that, and "larger" women pretending to be petite women, and other guys pretending to be petite women, is about all you can find in chat rooms. :)
I think you've left out FBI agents pretending to be underage girls.
deus does not exist but if he does
Interesting. I think we've discovered the missing step!
1. Visit porn site using anonymous proxy and "Pay by check" using government account.
2. Watch the many people who apparently have had their underpants stolen.
3. Profit!
Want to improve your Karma? Instead of "Post Anonymously", try the "Post Humously" option.
bread? wtf does bread have to do with it? Perhaps you feel they might be a little sour about their dough? They knead their money?
Yeah, you're right. I shouldn't have thrown the emptor in, and yes, erogere, that was actually a typo (in that I tracked down the spelling just to make sure before I wrote it, but still typed it wrong)
Besides, I don't remember enough latin to follow up much more from here, anyway. Shall we call it even?
No, not until I prove I remember less latin than you.
Here in the USA, the government's nowhere close to banning porn.
:P
You must not live in Oklahoma!
Why can't all fpga/microcontroller manufacturers just release free optimizing compilers???
Yeah, if the WANTED the CASH more they would have to TREAT their CUSTOMERS better!
Shit, I'm no good at this.
Never confuse volume with power.
For a demonstration observe:
I am the current owner of PayPal. I am also the owner of PayPalsucks.org. I also run all the crime in the United States from my secret lair that I keep in a box in my garage. I would take all your money, but it's better for me if you keep it in PayPal or any bank (because I control them all). To prove my power to you, go to any ATM and try to withdraw money. I will charge you $1.00 to prove I'm really in charge. The ATM may charge you up to an additional $1.50 as a show of support to me.
I think that Paypal is the bestest service ever in the whole wide world, and I should know, because I own the whole wide world.
Never confuse volume with power.
Mmmmmmm! Breaded strong distrust. Frozen assets? D'oh!