I am a Developer Advocate for Security in Mobile Apps and APIs at approov.io.
Another passion is the Elixir programming language that was designed to be concurrent, distributed and fault tolerant.
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Developer Advocate for Mobile and API Security at approov.io
In a vein of actually being helpful here, have you checked out something like privacy.com? That could be a good option for paying for a membership here!
Understandable that you're worried regarding your credit card information. The site is Open Source so you're free to look around the source code and look into how transactions are handled, I believe its mainly handled In this section of the code (might be wrong) but they're using Stripe for all services that require payment, I've used Stripe on numerous projects and can vouch that your information will be secured.
I am a Developer Advocate for Security in Mobile Apps and APIs at approov.io.
Another passion is the Elixir programming language that was designed to be concurrent, distributed and fault tolerant.
Location
Scotland
Education
Self teached Developer
Work
Developer Advocate for Mobile and API Security at approov.io
My problem is not with dev.to, I know is stripe handling the payment, but I don't want to hand my card details to any more provider... I am very strict with who as my card details.
Also I know that Stripe is used a lot in US, but I am not in US and where I live PayPal is more than enough for my needs.
Try privacy.com/ in that case. And if you're worried about Privacy, open another account where you transfer a limited amount of money from your primary account and it should be well protected.
Primary Bank -> Secondary Bank Account/Card -> Privacy -> Dev.to
I am a Developer Advocate for Security in Mobile Apps and APIs at approov.io.
Another passion is the Elixir programming language that was designed to be concurrent, distributed and fault tolerant.
Location
Scotland
Education
Self teached Developer
Work
Developer Advocate for Mobile and API Security at approov.io
"I think I can help. If giving credit card details is a concern, I have some ideas for how to contribute financially that should address most safety concerns.
use a pre-paid card for the $1 per month.
verify the code on the dev.to to see if it's proper Stripe or PayPal etc code and meets safety standards.
get a low limit card to use for online purchases. My wife and I do this so we don't have to stress if it gets compromised.
Your concern is a valid one, and I definitely feel like there are plenty of options to explore if one really wants to contribute."
I am a Developer Advocate for Security in Mobile Apps and APIs at approov.io.
Another passion is the Elixir programming language that was designed to be concurrent, distributed and fault tolerant.
Location
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Self teached Developer
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Developer Advocate for Mobile and API Security at approov.io
That's the way to go when addressing others, no matter if in the internet or in person.
I need to see if I can get a service in UK that provides one off credit cards.
Limited credit cards can be an option but still means that if you get them compromised you will need to go to a lot of trouble with your bank and card issuer regarding unauthorized use of it... Ask anyone who had to go through this several times and they will tell how pleasant is.
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I would love to pay the $1 membership but I am not willing to give my credit card details :(
In a vein of actually being helpful here, have you checked out something like privacy.com? That could be a good option for paying for a membership here!
Understandable that you're worried regarding your credit card information. The site is Open Source so you're free to look around the source code and look into how transactions are handled, I believe its mainly handled In this section of the code (might be wrong) but they're using Stripe for all services that require payment, I've used Stripe on numerous projects and can vouch that your information will be secured.
My problem is not with dev.to, I know is stripe handling the payment, but I don't want to hand my card details to any more provider... I am very strict with who as my card details.
Also I know that Stripe is used a lot in US, but I am not in US and where I live PayPal is more than enough for my needs.
Try privacy.com/ in that case. And if you're worried about Privacy, open another account where you transfer a limited amount of money from your primary account and it should be well protected.
Primary Bank -> Secondary Bank Account/Card -> Privacy -> Dev.to
Understandable @exadra37 , I've made a request on the github page for paypal support, hopefully it can be added soon!
Hope to be able to be one of the first to subscribe with PayPal :)
(A non-accusatory translation of deleted's post)
"I think I can help. If giving credit card details is a concern, I have some ideas for how to contribute financially that should address most safety concerns.
Your concern is a valid one, and I definitely feel like there are plenty of options to explore if one really wants to contribute."
That's the way to go when addressing others, no matter if in the internet or in person.
I need to see if I can get a service in UK that provides one off credit cards.
Limited credit cards can be an option but still means that if you get them compromised you will need to go to a lot of trouble with your bank and card issuer regarding unauthorized use of it... Ask anyone who had to go through this several times and they will tell how pleasant is.
Thanks