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Re:Tell HN: It is impossible to disable Google 2FA using bac... by TaylorAlexander on Thursday January 19, 2023 @12:15PM (#34442803)
High fees mean that most people even in places like the USA cannot afford it. Would be nice to have modest customer service options for everyone.
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Re:Tell HN: It is impossible to disable Google 2FA using bac... by lazide on Thursday January 19, 2023 @12:28PM (#34442980)
That’s expensive.
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Re:Tell HN: It is impossible to disable Google 2FA using bac... by thatguy0900 on Thursday January 19, 2023 @12:42PM (#34443141)
Won't somebody just think of Googles pocketbook. The only way they can stay afloat is telling people to go fuck themselves when Google messes something about their entire online identity up, clearly.
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Re:Tell HN: It is impossible to disable Google 2FA using bac... by lazide on Thursday January 19, 2023 @02:21PM (#34444397)
Or people could pay for the Workspaces account which come with support.

Basing someone’s entire online identity on a free account has always been pretty sketchy. We just haven’t come up with a better plan for most people yet.

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