BroRants

 Every time I see a “free trial” offer, I immediately brace myself, because we all know what’s coming: a credit card request before you can even touch the service. It’s like a digital rite of passage—you’re promised freedom, entertainment, or convenience, but the first thing they want is access to your wallet. The irony is brutal: “free” is the bait, and your bank account is the hook. Companies make it sound so casual, so harmless, as if entering your card info is no big deal, but it’s really just them planting seeds for future charges while you’re happily exploring their app. It’s subtle, it’s sly, and it’s everywhere. And the automatic charges? Don’t get me started. Two weeks in, or sometimes a month, your account gets hit, and suddenly that “free trial” feels like a cruel joke. The worst part is that canceling the trial is never simple. Hidden menus, confusing steps, and an uncanny way of making you feel guilty for opting out—like you’re personally letting the company down—turn...