I went in to delete mine. Was forced to put in my real name and current employer without any way to opt out. So for a short brilliant moment I was Bobo Bobolicious of Bob’s Boat Oars

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    Lots of accounts ask for name and other proof. Credit cards, id, etc.

    Sadly it’s the norm now.

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      6 months ago

      laws need to be created for making this illegal, unless it is absolutely required for providing you the service.

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      Well, they don’t get my business. If they require something they don’t need, I look elsewhere.

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        You don’t use any Google accounts? No android or apple phone? Steam? You don’t have any medical accounts? Bank accounts? That’s just of the top of my head.