Category: Decision-making
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Academia.edu charged me $371.80 AUD without warning—and refused to refund it
This isn’t a rant. It’s a public warning. On 17 July 2025, I discovered that $371.80 AUD had been withdrawn from my bank account by Academia.edu. I had no idea the subscription was still active. I received no warning. No renewal email. No opt-out reminder. And when I contacted their support team to explain the…
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WhatsApp: Why I won’t use it
This article critiques WhatsApp’s data practices, highlighting that while messages are end-to-end encrypted, Meta collects extensive metadata. This data can be used for behavioural profiling, targeted advertising, and potential political manipulation. I recommend privacy-focused alternatives like Signal and Telegram to safeguard personal information
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