dioramic_life , to random
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Everyone has been doing business on the Internet for decades. We still haven't learned a thing.

Edent , to random
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TicketMaster have sent out an email about their recent breach.

In it, they warn users to be wary of emails with suspicious links.

All the links in the TicketMaster email go via… BitLy!

What can I do? There is nothing you need to do. However, exposure of personal information can, in some cases, increase the risk of identity theft or fraud, so it’s always a good idea to monitor your bank accounts. If you notice any suspicious activity, contact your bank and/or credit card companies. Be cautious of unsolicited emails from unknown senders, especially those with unusual content, links, attachments, or requests for personal information over the phone. If you have any questions, you can visit https://bit.ly/Ticketmaster-Data-Security-Incident or contact us at ticketmastersupport@ticketmaster.com. Ticketmaster understands the importance of your personal information and we take its protection very seriously. We apologise for having to write to you in these circumstances.
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    • DemocracyMattersALot , to random
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    I retract my earlier comments; busting any monopoly is a big deal and is good news for democracy.

    Antitrust Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster Is A BFD https://crooksandliars.com/2024/05/antitrust-lawsuit-against-ticketmaster-bfd

    rbreich , to random
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    The CEO of Live Nation — the parent company of TicketMaster — received $23.4 million in compensation last year.

    Meanwhile, the median Live Nation employee was paid $28,207.

    That’s a CEO-to-worker pay ratio of 833-to-1.

    Monopoly power is terrible for everyone but rich CEOs.

    alex ,
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    @rbreich

    In silent protest for years my username on the website has been ...

    rbreich , to random
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    Live Nation/Ticketmaster is a monopoly, which is why it can get away with providing awful service, charging exorbitant prices, and tacking on fees as high as 75% of the ticket price.

    The DoJ will announce an antitrust lawsuit against the company this week.

    This is a big deal.

    ShutterbugDoug ,

    @rbreich
    Perplexity AI: "Justice Department's antitrust regulator at the time, Christine A. Varney, claimed the merger would allow "enough air and sunlight in the space for strong competitors to take root, grow, and thrive". However, this has not materialized, as Live Nation Entertainment now controls "nearly every aspect" of the ticket business, leading to record-high ticket prices and onerous fees for consumers."

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