• Slyke@lemmy.ca
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    1 day ago

    All transactions are public and verifiable. How is that less accountability?

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        20 hours ago

        The same as paypal, but you’ll have more freedom & responsibility, since You ARE the bank now

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        1 day ago

        More than using Paypal, obviously. Depending on the amount, you can take them to small claims court, or get lawyers involved for larger sums. The great thing is that they cannot claim you didn’t pay, and you have proof of services rendered, or products purchased. And if you don’t trust the merchant, don’t buy from them.

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            24 hours ago

            Yes, in fact I use the Lightning Network almost daily.

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                23 hours ago

                I’ve never had to take any company to court, because we have consumer protections. That covers purchases with crypto.

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                  23 hours ago

                  So why would you bring up small claims court if it’s not even necessary? Can’t keep track of your own story?

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                    23 hours ago

                    You asked what recourse you have, I assumed you realised we have consumer protections in Canada. Then you tried to twist it into whether I’ve personally taken someone to court. That’s irrelevant since the point is that consumer protections already exist, so your whole argument falls apart. You’re just baiting at this point. And yes, I have returned stuff after paying with cash, crypto and credit card. This is not uncommon.