It's really a shame that you're getting those Ads. Especially when the ads have those big Block letters. Plus, those ads probably slow down your browser somewhat. And to addon insult to injury, I don't think Diamond members should even be getting most ads.
P.S. Also check your PC for malware - That might be the problem.
As a Diamond Member, I'm Getting Ads!
Can anyone answer my question please?
I guess they need your credit card information as a method to pay $0.00 for the trial membership.
I don't get it either.
I have a question, automated message from staff says this is my last chance for a free trial... so I decided, what the heck! I'll try it out for ten days and see what it's like. Then it went on to ask for my credit details... if it is a free trial, why ask for my credit details? I mean, what if I choose not to continue to buy it?
I haven't gone through this myself, but I can make an educated guess. It looks like basic marketing psychology. Even though they call it a free trial, they get you signed up with your payment info, then to cancel the free trial, you actually have to do something. They're banking on the hope that many people won't bother, and the path of least resistance (you continuing to pay) will prevail. It's not exactly the most honest way to do business, but it's legal, so it's up to you whether to go for the trial.
I have a question, automated message from staff says this is my last chance for a free trial... so I decided, what the heck! I'll try it out for ten days and see what it's like. Then it went on to ask for my credit details... if it is a free trial, why ask for my credit details? I mean, what if I choose not to continue to buy it?
I haven't gone through this myself, but I can make an educated guess. It looks like basic marketing psychology. Even though they call it a free trial, they get you signed up with your payment info, then to cancel the free trial, you actually have to do something. They're banking on the hope that many people won't bother, and the path of least resistance (you continuing to pay) will prevail. It's not exactly the most honest way to do business, but it's legal, so it's up to you whether to go for the trial.
Those forked-tongued fiends! *puffs out cheeks, frowning*
I have a question, automated message from staff says this is my last chance for a free trial... so I decided, what the heck! I'll try it out for ten days and see what it's like. Then it went on to ask for my credit details... if it is a free trial, why ask for my credit details? I mean, what if I choose not to continue to buy it?
The problem is not to pay the money, but the confidance in internet: hacker. If you once gave your credit details then it is easier to you to accept the money question.
I am a Diamond Member. And I'm Getting Ads! And even Worse, Pop-up Windows! What is Going on !?!
Unfortunately this does sound like its the result of an add-on on your browser :( If you'll please let me know what browser you're using I can help you try to eliminate them.
As far as the questions about premium membership and the trial. The 10 day free trial is completely free. You won't be charged if you cancel the trial before the 10 days is up.
Well you learn something every day.
I wonder if they are aware, that it actually looks suspicious! I'd be surprised anyone willy nilly giving out their details after being called a free trial. You question why and then stay far clear of it all. It might be having the opposite desired effect!
You'd be surprised. All one has to do is mention the word "free", and it's like a Pavlovian response in many people, who will do a lot of things without really thinking it through. Human greed can be a powerful weapon.
I am a Diamond Member. And I'm Getting Ads! And even Worse, Pop-up Windows! What is Going on !?!
Unfortunately this does sound like its the result of an add-on on your browser :( If you'll please let me know what browser you're using I can help you try to eliminate them.
As far as the questions about premium membership and the trial. The 10 day free trial is completely free. You won't be charged if you cancel the trial before the 10 days is up.
Are you prompted to cancel? Or do they keep quiet, hoping you won't?
I'm surprised no-one has come across this before. It's a very common marketting tactic used by many organisations. You'll have to give your bank details to sign up for a month free on Netflix or any other internet based organisation offering you a free trial period. They won't prompt you to cancel or warn you that your trial period is coming to an end because it's not in their interest to do so. It is perfectly sound business practise, albeit one that does make one feel a bit queasy to be living in this modern world.
Ads can be added to any page if you've picked up a virus or somesuch from somewhere, and the pop-up windows sounds like this is probably the case. I'd run a virus scan, that ought to sort you out.
If the problem is malware causing the ads/popups, it could be almost anything - a virus, Trojan, etc. You probably won't know how you got it, as you don't even have to download anything to pick up malware. A very common method of picking up malware is if you have Java (or to a lesser extent, Javascript) activated and you happen to visit a web site (even a respected one) that has been hacked with a Java (or Javascript) exploit. About all you can do is use various malware removal tools to try to remove the problem.
I have a question, automated message from staff says this is my last chance for a free trial... so I decided, what the heck! I'll try it out for ten days and see what it's like. Then it went on to ask for my credit details... if it is a free trial, why ask for my credit details? I mean, what if I choose not to continue to buy it?
I know some people think that they just hope you forget to cancel so they can bill you, but I don't think that is the reason. There is a 30 day money back guarantee so you would have to forget a long time for them to keep your money. That is not their business model.
The real reason is they offer the free trial to everyone after a little time. If they did not ID you, you could just keep signing up for new accounts and getting free trials. But people are limited in how many credit cards, names on credit cards, and billing addresses they have.
I am a Diamond Member. And I'm Getting Ads! And even Worse, Pop-up Windows! What is Going on !?!