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Re:Ask HN: HN frontpage feels boring now? on Friday July 10, 2026 @08:06PM (#48866983)
Because they ban all the fun stuff

Ask HN: How has the internet devolved in recent years?

I'll start with 10:1. "Verifying you are human" delays/redirects2. Invasive "Sign in with Google[1]" prompts on every website, often taking over the UI3. Phone number based identity so when you change your number you lose your entire savings account and social media and all work access and your whole life is basically F-CKED except your romantic life which is very much NOT F-CKED since nobody...

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