I've been a social media hermit for the past 3 years but recently I've given up and created a few accounts across different apps again. It's unreal how strict the requirements are now.

  1. Give e-mail (ok)
  2. Give phone number (.... eeh, ok)
  3. Use the new account for a while
  4. Account suspended, please upload selfie to continue (no thanks xi). There are also some verification promps where you have to record a video and rotate your face left to right

If this isn't a message to move to indie web I don't know what is

  • Onno (VK6FLAB)@lemmy.radio
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    6 months ago

    It's right up there with random requirements to upload government photo id to suppliers in a different legal system. Hard Pass.

    (I'm looking at you, PayPal, Airbnb and Stripe)