You know, legally, as in the credit card contract that YOU signed, you can't do that.
Your signature on the back of the card is meant to match what's on your driver's license, or valid ID. Nothing else. "See ID" is not okay!
I used to work at Nordstrom, where we DO check the signatures, we DO ask for ID (When it says See ID, even though....), but yet we DO offer good customer service. I've had several customers thank me for checking their ID, and only one REALLY freak out (she was crazy anyway).
Also, the under $25 is in action right now. California state law says that you don't need to sign for transactions under $25 (or maybe $20, I'm unsure). I learnt this while I was working at Starbucks, and you should notice that they rarely ask you for your signature.
Personally, I like the touchless system - On the london underground they have something similar, called Oyster, (www.oystercard.com) which works just fine, is pre pay, and honestly, because I rarely have to even take it out of my wallet, I am faster through the gates, don't have to buy a ticket, don't use any paper, can't lose the ticket (without losing my wallet at least) and use the underground easier, since I never have to worry about having change.
The cryptography will keep it secure, merchant IDs will prosecute phishers, and still Credit Card companies will protect you from fraud.
This is exactily what Kast was designed for. Bit Torrent is great, but you still have to request the DL. With Kast, you subscribe to the channel and you get what is delivered. Go to http://konspire.sourceforge.net/index.shtml to get what you need. If you need proof that Kast is better than BT in this situation look at http://konspire.sourceforge.net/BitTorrent.shtml .
Anyone who wanted your information that much should be willing to beat up up for it - I feel that this just makes it one step easier to get your information. Anyway, it's not even a new idea.
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Update to the latest adobe reader. It's a ton faster.
It costs around $.02c per megabyte Essentially, 50c albums. no no, albums that cost 50c!
You know, legally, as in the credit card contract that YOU signed, you can't do that.
Your signature on the back of the card is meant to match what's on your driver's license, or valid ID. Nothing else. "See ID" is not okay!
I used to work at Nordstrom, where we DO check the signatures, we DO ask for ID (When it says See ID, even though....), but yet we DO offer good customer service. I've had several customers thank me for checking their ID, and only one REALLY freak out (she was crazy anyway).
Also, the under $25 is in action right now. California state law says that you don't need to sign for transactions under $25 (or maybe $20, I'm unsure). I learnt this while I was working at Starbucks, and you should notice that they rarely ask you for your signature.
Personally, I like the touchless system - On the london underground they have something similar, called Oyster, (www.oystercard.com) which works just fine, is pre pay, and honestly, because I rarely have to even take it out of my wallet, I am faster through the gates, don't have to buy a ticket, don't use any paper, can't lose the ticket (without losing my wallet at least) and use the underground easier, since I never have to worry about having change.
The cryptography will keep it secure, merchant IDs will prosecute phishers, and still Credit Card companies will protect you from fraud.
What are you all worried about?
If you need proof that Kast is better than BT in this situation look at http://konspire.sourceforge.net/BitTorrent.shtml .
Hope it helps.
Wait, has anyone seen the new Ipods? They're LESS than an inch thick, and can store up to 30 GB on them! What's the big hurrah about these things??
Anyone who wanted your information that much should be willing to beat up up for it - I feel that this just makes it one step easier to get your information. Anyway, it's not even a new idea.