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You're completely missing the point of my post. I never began or ended my post by saying Omny is inferior or superior to another system. All I said was to stop and read their privacy policy b/c they do collect and retain data AND their system was hacked in the past AND the MTA is under no obligation to not request user data from Omny. Whether you perceive my post as fearmongering is your problem, not mine.
And now, you want to introduce additional questions like encryption and what's better/worse? Jesus!
Like I previously said, folks just want to be right. I'm sharing my opinion for people to consider b/c I thought that's what this forum is about - helping others. Instead, here you go with your rant about "problems with people on the Internet not doing research" when yours was obviously flawed. But you can't just eat your words and admit your fault, right? Nah, you want to switch topics? I'm good on your questions and this thread. I said my part.
I'm good too
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Do you have a Safeway (Acme east of the rockies) card? Stop and Shop, Kroger, Albertson's, Shop Rite? Do you shop online, download video games or apps? Use Zoom, What's App or access a thousand other digital portals?
We lost control over our data a long time ago. I still make a feeble attempt to protect what I can by limiting as much access as I have control over, but at the end of the day it's really a lost cause I choose not to think about. Clipper cards (and before them Translink) are great and so is OMNY.
This part too, like if you have a SSN they know everything about you already, since when did people feel so special about themselves
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"The man who sleeps on the floor, can never fall out of bed." -Martin Lawrence
You're completely missing the point of my post. I never began or ended my post by saying Omny is inferior or superior to another system. All I said was to stop and read their privacy policy b/c they do collect and retain data AND their system was hacked in the past AND the MTA is under no obligation to not request user data from Omny. Whether you perceive my post as fearmongering is your problem, not mine.
And now, you want to introduce additional questions like encryption and what's better/worse? Jesus!
Like I previously said, folks just want to be right. I'm sharing my opinion for people to consider b/c I thought that's what this forum is about - helping others. Instead, here you go with your rant about "problems with people on the Internet not doing research" when yours was obviously flawed. But you can't just eat your words and admit your fault, right? Nah, you want to switch topics? I'm good on your questions and this thread. I said my part.
It is fearmongering, given that people will eventually all have to use OMNY, whether they want to or not. The alternative would be to not use the MTA I suppose. I mean what do you expect people to do? Even the Metrocard collects data on you. The only difference between OMNY and the Metrocard is you don't see the data they collect on you, but every Metrocard has a trip history attached to it, which the MTA reviews to see travel patterns, etc., so I'm not sure what you're going crazy about. Data collection has been going on for decades with the MTA.
Ok. Don't know why they couldn't just do that at the machine. I still have it. I may do it. Thanks.
Just got my replacement card in the mail. You have to mail it in if it's been longer than a year. Odd amount but maybe there was handling fee. I'm impressed I got it at all .
Just got my replacement card in the mail. You have to mail it in if it's been longer than a year. Odd amount but maybe there was handling fee. I'm impressed I got it at all .
Nah no fee
My cards have odd amounts too bc we tend to buy in whole number increments but when they were still giving a bonus you'd end up with some weird amount not divisible for the fare in most cases
Nah no fee
My cards have odd amounts too bc we tend to buy in whole number increments but when they were still giving a bonus you'd end up with some weird amount not divisible for the fare in most cases
Just got my replacement card in the mail. You have to mail it in if it's been longer than a year. Odd amount but maybe there was handling fee. I'm impressed I got it at all .
They're actually surprisingly good about this. I forgot my monthly on a table in Bryant Park but still had the receipt. Filed a claim and they reimbursed me within a month for what was left over. No complaints here!
They're actually surprisingly good about this. I forgot my monthly on a table in Bryant Park but still had the receipt. Filed a claim and they reimbursed me within a month for what was left over. No complaints here!
I already use OMNY on the bus but I don't need a monthly card. I have to say, I didn't realize the fare was $2.75. I never paid attention when I was using my metrocard, which makes me even madder because in theory the MTA owes me the money I lost from my last metrocard that expired during the pandemic. oh well .
Hannah,
Use the MTA Service Bus that services most areas of town on a rotating basis. I transferred my balance from an old expired card to a new one lickety split. (twice a month at 86th and Lex.) The bus can do everything that the downtown office can do without the schlepp.
There are a couple station booths that can get the job done, but none were as near me as the MTA service bus that I could walk to.
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Even the Metrocard collects data on you. The only difference between OMNY and the Metrocard is you don't see the data they collect on you, but every Metrocard has a trip history attached to it, which the MTA reviews to see travel patterns, etc., so I'm not sure what you're going crazy about. Data collection has been going on for decades with the MTA.
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