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  • MetalDog 24 Apr 2012 13:39:46 23,448 posts
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    Given the way google handled the change of interface to google mail and youtube (basically hinting, then forcing people to switch to the new one) - would I be correct in assuming that the new 'link your mobile phone for 'security reasons'' prompt is going to turn into an inescapable task at some point?

    I don't have a mobile and I don't want one. Do I need to switch emails again and if yes, what's my best bet?

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  • disusedgenius 24 Apr 2012 13:56:32 4,936 posts
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    I doubt it somehow - I can't see them actively forcing people out of their system.
  • Salaman 24 Apr 2012 13:56:46 16,741 posts
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    It's skippable for the moment, so you're good. I'd be surprised if they made it mandatory but maybe you can start yourself a back-up account if you're feeling unsure.

    No idea what's good out there though.
  • MetalDog 24 Apr 2012 13:58:26 23,448 posts
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    Yeah, the style changes were skippable for a while, then forced, so I don't trust them not to lock me out of my account and make me sing and dance for them to get back in.

    I can always go back to POP3, but I'd prefer webmail if anyone knows any decent alternatives.

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  • mal 24 Apr 2012 13:58:37 20,713 posts
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    It's already a requirement for new signups. It may be possible to get a payg SIM and activate it without paying anything in such a way that you can receive texts or calls.

    Hmm, actually you should be able to associate it with a payphone number. They call you up and give you a computerised number to type in. I guess this is beyond the target of them associating it with your account, but it gets round the initial prompt you're forced to do for a new gmail account.

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  • Dirtbox 24 Apr 2012 14:00:56 74,023 posts
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    Stick your land line number in it.

    Edited by Dirtbox at 14:06:55 24-04-2012

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  • disusedgenius 24 Apr 2012 14:02:08 4,936 posts
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    MetalDog wrote:
    Yeah, the style changes were skippable for a while, then forced, so I don't trust them not to lock me out of my account and make me sing and dance for them to get back in.
    The thing is though: forcing you to use a style just means that they can carry on adding new features. Forcing you (and a huge number of other people) out of your/their account (this isn't just email afaik) actively loses them information and so money - neither of which are things they can afford to lose any time soon (well, the former more than the latter). They're two completely different things.

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