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1. _heimd+(OP)[view] [source] 2025-09-16 02:00:14
Banks aren't required. Its ridiculously inconvenient today to not have a bank account, but you aren't required to have one.
replies(5): >>Dylan1+a7 >>ykonst+vn >>junaru+HG >>Freak_+dL >>type0+ZL
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2. Dylan1+a7[view] [source] 2025-09-16 03:05:55
>>_heimd+(OP)
You should still be upset about it.
replies(1): >>_heimd+I9
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3. _heimd+I9[view] [source] [discussion] 2025-09-16 03:38:31
>>Dylan1+a7
What does being upset about it solve?

Companies can choose what product to offer and what customers to serve. I can choose what products I'm willing to spend my money and time on.

My problem is when I am compelled to use something despite my opposition to it, such as the immigration app I mentioned being force to use under threat of being kicked out of the country.

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4. ykonst+vn[view] [source] 2025-09-16 06:16:57
>>_heimd+(OP)
They are required for salary payments in my country.
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5. junaru+HG[view] [source] 2025-09-16 09:03:51
>>_heimd+(OP)
Cash salaries are banned in some European countries. You can't have any income without a bank account. Welcome to the dystopian future, enjoy your stay.
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6. Freak_+dL[view] [source] 2025-09-16 09:44:58
>>_heimd+(OP)
They are required for just about everyone in a lot of countries. In the Netherlands a bank account is actually a right¹, and as far as the tax authority is concerned, required.

1: https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/intermedia...

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7. type0+ZL[view] [source] 2025-09-16 09:55:17
>>_heimd+(OP)
So so, housing isn't required and no one requires you to buy food either
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