The Register on new Visa regulations
The Register covers the new Visa regulations on adult website billing. This articles notes that underhanded billing practices aren't the only factor in the online porn industry's high chargeback rate. "It's not unusual for Net-porn purchases to be challenged by cardholders when nosey spouses begin asking awkward questions about charges from 'DaddysLittleGirl.com.' If hubby is a quick thinker he'll immediately ring up the card association and loudly insist that the charge is fraudulent. In most such disputes the card association opts to appease the faithful consumer with a chargeback." This article also speculates about behind-the-scenes dealings between Visa and anti-porn conservatives in Washington.
