• wtypstanaccount04 [he/him]@hexbear.net
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    I think 2 factor authentication is just another way to wrench privacy from users. If it’s an option, fine, but I should have the ability to forget my password and be locked out of my account forever if I want to.

    • GoodGuyWithACat [he/him]@hexbear.net
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      1 day ago

      That’s exactly how I’ve been using Hexbear since its conception. This account is a couple months old and when there’s an update I’ll be locked out forever, just as I’ve done 5-6 times before.

    • Enjoyer_of_Games [he/him]@hexbear.net
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      in a lot of cases it is but there is serious use for 2FA and you can tell when it is because they will insist on using token generators/yubi keys that are much more secure and don’t impact your privacy.