Dan GillmorDear developers: I don't want to use your app on my phone. I want a mobile web version, and you can do that.
Thanks kindly.
Matt TearleMe: hello, business entity that I appear to have no choice but to use for a specific one-off purpose. Would you like my money? I have my credit card at the ready.
Them: great! Just install this app you don’t need. Then create an account you will never use again. Then verify your account via the first of an infinite number of emails we sent you. Then login with the code we will text to your phone.
Me: you can’t just take my money?
Them: nope! Thanks for being forced to go through this!
Me: I wish you all a slow horrible death
Them: You’re welcome! Please rate our app and don’t forget to allow All The Notifications!