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[–] 6 points 5 months ago (1 child)

"I'd rather give up all of my data to Google so that I don't have to... have the awful burden of carrying a wallet" lol

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  • [–] 7 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    On the one hand, I admit this is kind of objectively silly behavior.

    On the other, I think it’s valuable to consider these things and the role they play in consumer/user behavior. Convenience is undeniably a major/the primary reason many users don’t do what’s best for them.

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

    There are always trade offs.

    I would love to main a Linux phone, as I'm sure many here would. But the present trade offs are too great.

    NFC payments are extremely convenient, especially when managing multiple cards - some of which are virtual. It's a service I had, then went without for awhile, and then appreciate having back again.

    I understand my initial comment makes it seem like I never carry a wallet true - which is not true - and liking Google Wallet is akin to saying "but I just like smoking" (in this community).

    It's great that you don't find it as convenient, which means the trade off isn't as substantial for you. However for my 5 days a week commuting it's a load off.

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