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Is that possible? Maybe it's just me, but I can't see the actual challenge.

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[-] morrowind@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

Just create a throwaway account

[-] onlinepersona@programming.dev -3 points 2 years ago

I don't see the point in that. It would seem like marketing or ads - an account just to talk about my personal projects? Nah...

[-] ebc@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 years ago

They need an account because you get randomized inputs, and the solution goes with your inputs. They could've rolled out their own username/password auth, but that's more work and you need to secure the passwords, handle resets, etc. OAuth is 100% the correct move here, and they ask for very minimal info.

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