The system doesn't fully stop real fraud.. Bot operators just buy real Android phones in bulk.. Set up device farms with cameras pointed at screens.. And physically scan the QR codes.. The hardware check passes because the phones are real..
And here's the tell. This is not about protecting against bots. Just like the ID Verify laws are not about protecting children. Just like the "Sign in to confirm you're not a bot" is about tracking who views what. Just like the "Sign in because this will help you get better content" is not about delivering you better content.
There are better ways to go about these things, and there are glaring loopholes in the current privacy-destroying directions we are headed in. And it's happening right now, during Trump admin
If you have a degoogled phone you can use Aurora Droid as a software centre, Aurora Store as a Google Store replacement and there are others such as Uptodown Store for more APK's
Using MicroG APK which is a open source implimentation of Google Store will eneble you to sign into Google without registering with Google.
And here's the tell. This is not about protecting against bots. Just like the ID Verify laws are not about protecting children. Just like the "Sign in to confirm you're not a bot" is about tracking who views what. Just like the "Sign in because this will help you get better content" is not about delivering you better content.
There are better ways to go about these things, and there are glaring loopholes in the current privacy-destroying directions we are headed in. And it's happening right now, during Trump admin
This is catastrophic for privacy and a free internet if implemented.
Been looking for an excuse to go back to my old flip-phone...
Dude, same. I'm trying to pay off my t mobile phone, so that I can walk away from the grid some more
Not happening for me yet: https://ibb.co/Xf2CsGVd
Does this mean we will be able to get decent seats from ticketmaster?
If you have a degoogled phone you can use Aurora Droid as a software centre, Aurora Store as a Google Store replacement and there are others such as Uptodown Store for more APK's
Using MicroG APK which is a open source implimentation of Google Store will eneble you to sign into Google without registering with Google.