Sorry for the geek post…
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2FA on a major code supply chain is the antithesis of enshitification.
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Which part of this is infuriating you? The fact that a message is popping up or what it’s asking you to do? Or is it the fact that it’s all in comic sans? Honestly, 2FA is a really simple way to greatly improve security on your account. I’m no expert, so maybe it’s got major flaws that I don’t know about, but just set it up really quick and choose to remember your device. Now you’ll never need to worry about it and you won’t see this message
Unless you use a VPN/browser security addons (don’t know which breaks it). The “register your device” has never stuck for me. But it’s not a big deal even then, just another step as long as there are a few options to choose in case one method isn’t possible at the time. The “are you a robot” ones though…I really need to get a bot to solve the ones that still pop up for me (definitely VPN).
Hmm that’s true, I suppose it only needs to happen every time you log in on a new device
I think what’s infuriating me is that it’s an inconvenience that’s being paternalisticly imposed on me. That’s what makes it feel like enshittification. I don’t really care that much about the security of my account, and having to find my phone and wait for an app to open is just a hassle that I’d prefer to avoid. The fact that they unilaterally decided what ought to be best for me is what annoys me I guess.
Please make a U-turn at the next junction and follow all signs to !unpopularopinion@lemmy.world
I was actually considering posting it there at first. Would have fitted there better it seems
It isn’t enshitification in the sense of trying to make the platform make money, but it is throwing up new roadblocks in the way of using the platform. It makes it harder to just show up, register, and post code. It creates multiple tiers of users who have different privileges on the platform. And from here it would be easier to move to, with some of the same justifications, some sort of requirement to pay for code hosting.
comic sans
Coding instantly feels more fun
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Sorry but what’s the problem? Just use a TOTP authenticator, they work completely offline and are even more secure than SMS 2FA. For Android I would recommend Aegis.
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There are many options for a PC application as well
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Perfect candidate for a Ubikey, you get mail right? Buy two. One for the safe.
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use an authenticator app?
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What about something like a YubiKey?
Was going to suggest this. Github even has native support for them so you just plug it in and touch the gold pad for your second form. Even easier than a TOTP code.
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If you use Linux by any chance, there’s a totp Authenticator app on Flathub.
There also might be an Authenticator app available for Windows too but I haven’t looked into any for it
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I’ve had 3 jobs in a row require Duo and all 3 were companies that invested heavily into being remote/hybrid and are based in farm communities. I don’t think 2FA is going to be a problem for you unless you make it a problem for you