New Seven Wonders - Rip-off
Yesterday, I watched the news and saw a report about a website called NewSevenWonders.com where you can vote for the world’s seven wonders of our time. The idea is that since the seven wonders of the ancient time are all gone but the pyramids, it is time to find the ones of our days.
A cool idea I thought and visited the site this morning. I clicked on vote and then… What a rip-off!!! You have to call a 0190 number for 0.62 €/min. to get a code to enter on the site. I get the strong feeling that the sole purpose of this site is to make money. Why do I have to pay to vote for a world wonder? They say that they don’t really make lots of revenue but I don’t quite belive it. Besides, did anyone tell these guys that 0190 numbers will be abolished by the end of the year (Read here)? In the US and other countries you have to call overseas. Why does Germany have an expensive number where all other countries can just call abroad for one or two cents? Click here for the list of numbers.
It is very sad that a really nice idea is misused to rip people off in this way.
