What You Get for Free

So, as part of their promotional efforts, Wired is offering free copies of their current issue.  That should totally get people psyched, right?

Well, check out the recent comments left on the free sign up page:

“Posted by: DonFrodo

Only open for US residents… sigh Sad world when even Wired doesn’t seem to realise the web is larger then the US. Why not put a huge disclaimer next to your promotions: “non U.S. residents please ignore this message: as far as we’re concerned you d…
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Posted by: Grottco

Free?!!! I Can’t even get get the magazines that I paid for. Take some responsibility for YOUR subscription service!!! Customer service still exists and still matters in the new economy. Even more so when your potential for meaningful interaction is …
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Posted by: SFC

I would just be satisfied if the (paid) subscription service for Europe would work properly, without delays and with a responsive service. It is a hassle to get a subscription overseas – starting from the totally unfriendly website and further intera…
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Posted by: bsenentz

I like the article, but anyone who has experience with free should be wary. I’d rather read online than submit my DOB online over unsecure http for no good reason. From the same magazine that writes threat level?

Posted by: MacMike

really dumb design

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