If they want a number, I don't care if there's a workaround. They're obviously collecting more information than I'm willing to let them have.
Plus, someone else up-thread pointed out that they divulge they collect all sorts of other crap in their TOS. No different than the rest of big social, IMO.
I'm with you. I got to that point and said f*** it. I've never had a social account, and I ain't starting now. Uninstalled the app right then.
You can use a Google Voice number.
Same here!
I didn't need a phone number to sign up.
You can use a Google Voice number.
I think refusing to sign up because they ask for a number might be a matter of principle rather than whether or not a workaround can be had.
I agree. But that info was for those that might be discouraged with that info, not realizing it's easily circumvented.
Exactly.
If they want a number, I don't care if there's a workaround. They're obviously collecting more information than I'm willing to let them have.
Plus, someone else up-thread pointed out that they divulge they collect all sorts of other crap in their TOS. No different than the rest of big social, IMO.