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fkarg on Nov 12, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: It's still easy for anyone to become you at Experi...

problem is: what to use instead? They don't really have an alternative, either

whatshisface on Nov 12, 2023 [–]

Businesses can come up with their own ID systems. Google doesn't need your SSN for a Gmail account for example.

emodendroket on Nov 12, 2023 | [–]

Nor do you need to provide an identity that’s not completely made up.

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