#Microsoft role out #passkeys by default but ... require you to install a Microsoft app on your phone to use it.

Requiring a proprietary app makes a mockery of the open #fido2 standard and if they haven't used this as another tracking opportunity I'll eat my hat.

At every turn Microsoft finds a way to lock down their users (I'd use "customers" but users are more like cattle to big tech rather than people who choose to give their custom)

Ditch the lot! #openSource alternatives exist.

No, I do not want to install your app.

No, I do not want that app to run on startup.

No, I do not want that app shortcut on my desktop.

No, I do not want to subscribe to your newsletter.

No, I do not want your site to send me notifications.

No, I do not want to tell you about my recent experience.

No, I do not want to sign up for an account.

No, I do not want to sign up using a different service and let the two of you know about each other.

No, I do not want to sign in for a more personalized experience.

No, I do not want to allow you to read my contacts.

No, I do not want you to scan my content.

No, I do not want you to track me.

No, I do not want to click "Later" or "Not now" when what I mean is NO.

📸 What a week! Here’s our official group photo from DjangoCon Europe 2025! A massive thank you to everyone—attendees, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and organizers—for making this event truly unforgettable. 💫

Until next time! 💚

#djangoconeu25