ECA membership cancellation gaffe makes everyone look bad

December 2nd, 2009

The Entertainment Consumer Association is supposed to help fight for the rights of those who buy and play video games, and the ECA’s President Hal Halpin always has interesting thoughts on how to make the industry a better place for players. Becoming a member of the ECA isn’t free, however, and some members are claiming that the organization makes it way too difficult to cancel your membership before your credit card is charged again. The ECA responds that its membership promotions are being used to commit fraud, and it’s merely trying to protect itself.

First, we’re going to look at why people are upset. Then we’ll hear from the ECA. Buckle up, it could get thick in here.