[jentist_retol]

>share my Google/Github account

sign in with google/github doesnt expose any info that you wouldnt through a traditional signup.

however, it's extremely frustrating that the pricing isn't up front or even indicated that'll be an issue

[lopsidedBrain]

It does, in that it's much easier for me sign up with a throwaway username. It's also part of the reason HN doesn't require these SSO integrations.