Renew Contributorship Without PayPal Account?

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Renewing contributorship has become complicated due to recent changes in PayPal's payment process, requiring users to create an account for transactions that previously allowed one-time payments. Users express concerns about automatic renewals and the storage of credit card information by PayPal. Despite initial difficulties, one user reported successfully renewing their contributorship after resolving the issues. The discussion also touches on personal sentiments related to the contributor status and light-hearted remarks about relationships. Overall, the main focus is on finding a way to renew contributorship without the need for a PayPal account.
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I just tried to renew my contributorship (in light of all the trouble lately, I know it's definitely needed), but PayPal has changed things. I used to be able to pay a one-time transaction without signing up for a PayPal account (I don't want one), but now it seems I can only pay if I sign up for a PayPal account, and then it says the subscription will automatically renew on the credit card I chose! Needless to say, I canceled the transaction, because I don't want anything being automatically charged to a credit card in the future, and I don't want PayPal storing my credit card information.

Is there a way to renew (or for those interested in becoming new contributors) without setting up a PayPal account and having automatic renewals?
 
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Thanks, I'll try again. :smile:
 
Okay...PayPal is working...but I've suddenly turned back to yellow. :cry:

Edit: Phew! Glad that all got fixed! I was feeling so naked without my cape! :biggrin:
 
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I was feeling so naked without my cape! :biggrin:
But I like you naked. Now what am I supposed to do until W gets back from her trip? :frown:
 
Just realized the drawback to marriage, huh? :smile:
 
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