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		bitbasher 5 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Advent of Code 2025 You could, but you shouldn't have to. If you want to sign up for XYZ, you need to sign up for BigCorp, you need to add your phone number to verify your account, etc. No thanks.

acedTrex 5 months ago [–]

You can log in with reddit, dont need a phone number for that one. And if you have an HN account you probably have a reddit acct lol

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