Ashley Madison Draws Complaints Over Profile Deletion Fee

Hookup site says it covers administrative costs

Ashley Madison has aroused yet another controversy. The online hookup site, which enables married and partnered men and women to connect on the sly for illicit rendezvous, has apparently made it difficult for departing members to cover their tracks without paying.

As pointed out in a recent Ars Technica piece, some members have misgivings about Ashley's purportedly tricky fee structure. It works as follows: People can create guest accounts for photo viewing and "winking" capabilities and gain full access after buying credits. Leaving

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