WARNING: This post contains hate speech against Facebook.
I hate Facebook with all my heart. I believe in digital privacy. But I'm at my parents' house cleaning up because they have moved. We need to get it ready for sale. I only have a week.
I never, ever use Facebook, but I do have an account (with alias name) because I used Facebook Marketplace a couple years ago. Since Marketplace is so effective, last night I advertised various items from the house for sale.
I have only logged into Facebook from my Linux computer on an isolated browser with 2FA (TOTP). Using VPN.
Suddenly it decides it needs my mobile number in order to confirm that it's truly me.
But who else could it be that has my username, my password, and a TOTP? That's the whole purpose of two-factor authentication!
Moreover, I have never given it my phone number in the past. Any clown could then put in their phone number -- which could potentially lock ME out. Makes no sense.
In desperation, I put in my VoIP number. Rejected. It demands a regular mobile number.
With hatred in my heart, I submitted my mobile number. And, of course, the privacy notice says the number can be used to suggest friends and to be used for affiliate programs.
Facebook is evil and I hate it.
Imagine a world where communities across the land used a Nostr marketplace.
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