[godelski]

The argument is context dependent, as is essentially anything related to security. Key verification isn't for most people and can even create more noise as normal people frequently change phones. But the average threat environment isn't the only threat environment. In higher risk settings (politicians, journalists, etc) verification rates are expected to be higher than 0.1% because these people frequently are also more knowledgeable of security practices and/or have better advisors than the general public. While the context isn't explicitly stated I think it is fair to assume that most can infer this and that if not someone can explain it. Often things that appear ridiculous but are common practice aren't if context is considered (doesn't mean good thing but just less absurd and it can be understood why the ridiculous thing is done).