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Should subscription-based products (like software or razors) be banned?

For

They trap users into never-ending payments.

Against

They offer convenience and regular updates.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Automatic renewals exploit users who forget to cancel and turn one purchase into endless payments.
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  • A subscription can cost far more than ownership when customers keep paying for years.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • Digital subscriptions consolidate bills and recurring payments conveniently in one place.
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  • Ongoing payments can fund continuous security fixes, support and regular product updates.
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