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by BoxFour 1098 days ago
It's clear that platforms don't view it as a major obstacle to registrations. Or, at least, not a hassle that weighs significantly against the issue of unauthorized access to accounts and, to put it bluntly, articles of this nature that tarnish their reputation.

Considering the ongoing trend towards the use of robust passwords rather than their abandonment, we can infer that either the impact on meaningful engagement hasn't been substantial or the decrease in signups is deemed overwhelmingly worthwhile in order to combat spam and other unfavorable aspects.

So, I stand by what I said.