I’ve considered using linux. I bet it would run great on a Mac. the best thing woud be if Apple did a thing like webvisum or if firefox was accessible on the Mac. > On Jan 12, 2015, at 3:19 AM, Ray Foret Jr <[email protected]> wrote: > > Well, frankly, if I wanted to run windows, I'll use a windows machine. I > didn't buy this Mac book pro to run windows. To me, that's no answer. > > Yes, I have seen this from Amazon before and the only work around is to use: > > www.amazon.com/access <http://www.amazon.com/access> > > Even then, I'm still not sure to what extent that works. > > Sincerely, > The Constantly Barefooted Ray > > Still a happy Mac, Verizon Wireless iPhone 6+ and Apple TV user! > > Sent from my Mac, > the only computer with full accessibility for the blind built-in > >> On Jan 11, 2015, at 11:54 PM, Lorie McCloud <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> you’d have to run windows or linux to use it on the Mac. I was running xp. >> when I used it very successfully. >>> On Jan 11, 2015, at 11:24 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli >>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> I’ve never gotten web visum to work on the Mac. >>>> On Jan 11, 2015, at 11:20 PM, Lorie McCloud <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> >>>> if you have access to firefox you can get webvisum. that often worked for >>>> me with standard capchas. >>>>> On Jan 11, 2015, at 10:56 PM, Karen Lewellen <[email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> If memory serves, you met with this using the app, is that correct? >>>>> If so, are others checking the same way? >>>>> Kare >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, 11 Jan 2015, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hello: >>>>>> I do a lot of Swagbucking and m Amazon cards are sent via email, so that >>>>>> isn’t the issue. I’ve redeemed Amazon cards for years without issues. >>>>>> Saturday was the first time I’ve ever seen this. I even tried with >>>>>> different web browsers. The people at Amazon said some parts of their >>>>>> site use captchas now. Go figure. >>>>>>> On Jan 11, 2015, at 8:47 PM, Cheryl Homiak <[email protected] >>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> First of all, I have redeemed several gift cards from Amazon and there >>>>>>> was no captcha. I thought maybe it had changed recently when I read >>>>>>> this thread but I went to the website and I see no captcha. I >>>>>>> approached this both from the main site and the access site even though >>>>>>> I never actually use the access site. Both with Audible and Amazon, I >>>>>>> much prefer to use the main site. So I'm a little puzzled as to how one >>>>>>> person could see a captcha while another doesn't. You do have to sign >>>>>>> in with your username and password and you do have to enter the claim >>>>>>> code. You even can get around reading a claim code by having people >>>>>>> email your gift cards instead of sending them by snail mail or giving >>>>>>> them to you when the person involved uses email. It's not that i'm >>>>>>> doubting your statement that there was a captcha; I personally simply >>>>>>> don't see any request for one and never have in my own experience. >>>>>>> Maybe they have started doing it for some accounts and others will >>>>>>> follow though that doesn't totally make sense to me either. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Secondly, some other form of security besides username and password in >>>>>>> some instances is not, in my opinion, overkill. At least from what I >>>>>>> know about passwords being stolen or hacked, i don't think it's >>>>>>> overkill. We can argue about whether that other form should be captcha >>>>>>> r not and we can argue about whether or not there should be an >>>>>>> accessible alternative and what that alternative should be, but i don't >>>>>>> really think we can argue that something in addition to username and >>>>>>> password is overkill, at least in some situations. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It is true that Amazon does require captchas in some instances; I >>>>>>> rarely run into this on Amazon but I think when you set up an account >>>>>>> and perhaps when you change your password you might have to enter a >>>>>>> captcha, but I'm not going to change mine just to test this out. There >>>>>>> may be some other instances. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Cheryl >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. >>>>>>> I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper >>>>>>> thrown in the trash! >>>>>>> Then God gave me a new heart and life: >>>>>>> His joy for my despairing tears! >>>>>>> And now, every day: >>>>>>> "This I call to mind, >>>>>>> and therefore I have hope: >>>>>>> The steadfast love of the Lord >>>>>>> never ceases; >>>>>>> his mercies never come to an end; >>>>>>> they are new every morning; >>>>>>> great is your faithfulness." >>>>>>> (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jan 11, 2015, at 5:47 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli >>>>>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected] >>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Not to mention it is not convenient to call them each time you want to >>>>>>> redeem a gift card! >>>>>>> I mean, come on! You hae to log in to your account with your user name >>>>>>> and password, a captcha is just over kill! >>>>>>>> On Jan 10, 2015, at 9:55 PM, Gabe Griffith <[email protected] >>>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]> <mailto:[email protected] >>>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks for this information Sarai. I'm sending it to an accessibility >>>>>>>> lawyer I know here in California to get her take on whether or not >>>>>>>> this is an acceptable solution and what further action can be taken. I >>>>>>>> for one am not comfortable with this solution as it would mean giving >>>>>>>> an amazon representative anything from your gift card number to your >>>>>>>> password which could give them access to saved credit card information. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Gabe >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Jan 10, 2015, at 5:57 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli >>>>>>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected] >>>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hello, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Amazon.com <http://amazon.com/> <http://amazon.com/ >>>>>>>>> <http://amazon.com/>> implements CAPTCHA on several features on >>>>>>>>> Amazon.com <http://amazon.com/> <http://amazon.com/ >>>>>>>>> <http://amazon.com/>> such as password changes. Users are presented >>>>>>>>> with a picture, and asked to copy the text string in the picture into >>>>>>>>> a text entry field before continuing. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Entering the characters displayed helps prevent automated programs >>>>>>>>> from accessing features on Amazon.com <http://amazon.com/> >>>>>>>>> <http://amazon.com/ <http://amazon.com/>>. We do this to maintain the >>>>>>>>> security of your account and personal information. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> If you're presented with a verification screen and you're unable to >>>>>>>>> read or enter the word(s) displayed, please click or press enter on >>>>>>>>> the following link. You can either enter your number and we'll give >>>>>>>>> you a call, or you call us directly at one of the numbers provided on >>>>>>>>> the page. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> www.amazon.com/accessibility-contactus >>>>>>>>> <http://www.amazon.com/accessibility-contactus> >>>>>>>>> <http://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?C=3GG4DES2VDURU&R=29U7NMN7HZU71&T=C&U=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Faccessibility-contactus%3Fref_%3Dpe_584750_33951330&A=L2VILWOTCGCVWFJ3YUTTK1LWI7OA&H=HMM2AWSSYZHZPISD7FSW9PV0K5KA >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> <http://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?C=3GG4DES2VDURU&R=29U7NMN7HZU71&T=C&U=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Faccessibility-contactus%3Fref_%3Dpe_584750_33951330&A=L2VILWOTCGCVWFJ3YUTTK1LWI7OA&H=HMM2AWSSYZHZPISD7FSW9PV0K5KA>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> We hope to see you again soon. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Best regards, >>>>>>>>> Bea D. >>>>>>>>> Did I solve your problem? >>>>>>>>> Yes >>>>>>>>> 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