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It's not dishonest, in fact, it's there to keep players honest. If they didn't require a CC, then what would stop folks from getting the trial membership over and over again? Also, I can assure you from personal experience, if you do the trial, they do NOT charge your card unless you want to keep the membership past the trial period.
Just a minute. I thought that titled players get free membership. I see that you are a FIDE Master. They shouldn't be asking you for anything!!!
Just a minute. I thought that titled players get free membership. I see that you are a FIDE Master. They shouldn't be asking you for anything!!!
Well, someone necro'd this thread. I'm pretty sure he wasn't titled when he originally posted that three years ago. I really wish folks would stop bringing up threads that are several years old.