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Nemeski@lemm.ee to United States | News & Politics@midwest.social · 2 months ago

FTC bans hidden fees for live events and short-term rentals, effective May 12

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FTC bans hidden fees for live events and short-term rentals, effective May 12

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Nemeski@lemm.ee to United States | News & Politics@midwest.social · 2 months ago
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FTC bans hidden fees for live events and short-term rentals, effective May 12 | TechCrunch
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday released new documentation detailing its new "Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees." The rule, set to take The U.S. Federal Trade Commission released a FAQ document clarifying its rule hidden fees for live events, hotels, and short-term rentals.
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    i guess live nation/ticketmaster and airbnb haven’t paid their tributes yet.

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    You can thank Biden for this!

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    Fantastic news

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    This is COMMIE SOCIALISM and I can’t WAIT for Trump’s Government to OVERTURN This NONSENSE! FREE the Hidden Fees!

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    If the FTC was doing their job, they would end, and actively work against the venue ownership and ticketing system monopoly, as well as limit ownership of housing and rental property. Dictating fees must change from “hidden” to “listed clearly up front” doesnt address the problem: monopoly pricing and shady practices from a lack of effective competition.

    something something deck chairs on the titanic

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    And there is no carve out for Ticketmaster and LiveNation, right? anakin-padme-2

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    These things have essentially become for the rich anyway, so what fucks do I give how much they rip each other off.

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    nice, finally concerts won’t cost more than they say they will.

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