| CGI-Quality said: There are ways to protect a product other than asking for credit card info. In 2005-6, I would have agreed 100% with you, but in nearing 2017, there are other ways to do it. Whether they choose to do that or not is another matter, because as a business, it's easier, in their minds, to just request the info. Doesn't means it's the only, nor most efficient, way. |
Such as? I can't think of any way, other than making you upload a scan of your passport, which is even more bothersome. Even having to register and confirm a mobile number, you can just send off for multiple free sim cards and still get unlimited netflix for free.
| CGI-Quality said: And my main point is still unaddressed - why should Microsoft receive the most lashings for this? |
Eh, you have to add payment information to download a completely free product, there's nothing that needs to be protected there. Personally I don't give a damn, but OP does I guess.
