Why do you need a credit card # to get a free email account?

I wanted to get a new email address throught Yahoo (cuz I made this one up when I was in 8th grade and obsessed with the band Drowning Pool) but it won't let me unless i have a credit card to "verify my age".





Unfortunetly. I don't like the idea of owning a credit card and i don't have one.

Why do you need a credit card # to get a free email account?
It sounds like you're trying to sign up for the premium service of Yahoo. Standard Yahoo accounts are free and do not require a credit card (unless perhaps you're trying to access 'adult' areas).
Reply:You must be signing up for something more than the basic yahoo account. Yahoo doesnt usually ask for a cc#
Reply:Something isn't right. I have never needed to have a credit card number. Did you try to get new email addy right off of yahoo.com?
Reply:switch to hot or g-mail
Reply:You shouldn't have to (just depends on country, probably), or you could say your over 18.





Anyhow, I can hook you up with a Gmail account, which is way better IMO, just email me at arunforceATgmailDOTcom, and I will send you an invite.