> Except it's just an excuse to make everyone surrender their phone numbers

“Why do you need this account you’ve abandoned for a year” is a different question than “why does Google need your phone number”. I have no doubt Google loves to collect phone numbers for several reasons, none of them altruistic.

> contrary to your insinuation … I de-Googled a long time ago

You’re grasping at stuff to be mad about.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generic_you

> the most condescending way possible

Every single reply you’ve made in this thread has been condescending and sarcastic. You’re projecting your self righteousness onto others.