ImpulsE69
Lifer
- Jan 8, 2010
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The thing is, they are necessary. There's an actual problem, even if you haven't been a victim personally. You're the guy complaining about seat belt laws because you've never been in an accident, so buckling your seatbelt is an unnecessary hoop.
You still haven't explained how you'd solve the problem. Declaring it's not a real problem is just denial, not a solution.
Email isn't 2 factor authentication. They had email-only confirmation, and that wasn't enough. The point of the app authorization is that a thief has to be in physical possession of your phone as well has having your Steam password and possibly your email password (particularly if they're the same).
They could use SMS authorization for every single transaction. They're doing it via an app because it's easier for customers. Doing it via SMS would be like setting up the app, which some people here are complaining about, for every transaction, not just once. Open app, tap once is less work.
Why should I have a solution for a problem I haven't had? I already said they have mobile info for your account. YES THEY ALREADY CAN TEXT YOU TO FIND OUT IF YOU ARE THE PERSON, they also track your PC, there is no need for an app when they already have that info. It's simply yet another company that wants into every aspect of your life.
Also, seat belt laws are simply a revenue source (or at least used to be). Motorcycles don't have seatbelts. You do the math.
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