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[–] TheKingBee@lemmy.world -2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

I'm honestly neutral with the change, it makes setting up a new phone a little more annoying, it will just be another step in the process and doesn't stop me from doing anything. However the small barrier will stop scammers pressuring people into installing things. It doesn't make it impossible, but will get rid of a lot of the low hanging fruit.

[–] dogs0n@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 weeks ago

When would a scammer make you download an app? They could just as (more) easily make you visit a website...

It's wrong to think this will stop scammers or malware.

[–] Comrade_Squid@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 weeks ago

And where you drew the line? These things tend to move in one direction. so giving an inch may as well be giving a mile.