• EpicGamer@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I think another reason they use a phone number is that it can mitigate issues with people or bots creating hundred of accounts maybe

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      2 months ago

      But there are plenty of other services that don’t require a phone number that also seem to mitigate that issue, so while it may be a convenient option, it’s hardly the only option.