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[–] EpicGamer@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago (1 child)

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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[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years 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.

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