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Re:Gmail registration now requires scanning a QR code and se... by Analemma_ on Monday May 11, 2026 @01:43PM (#48098124)
I feel like there's no way for them to win, though. The kind of accountability you're talking about what require them to do essentially tons of KYC/AML vetting, and HN would be equally outraged about that.
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Re:Gmail registration now requires scanning a QR code and se... by duskwuff on Monday May 11, 2026 @02:42PM (#48098977)
It's a little hard to get outraged about that hypothetical, given that legitimate usage of DocuSign typically involves sending them documents containing all sorts of sensitive information.
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