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by fluidcruft 90 days ago
I actually did explain specifically why it was pretty dumb and you ignored that point completely.
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JoshTriplett 90 days ago
You are uncritically repeating the party line from banks who claim it is necessary for security, without giving any rationale or supporting evidence, and coupling it with an insult.
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fluidcruft 90 days ago
The "party line" is not that holding companies accountable for security and also requiring them to be insecure is inconsistent.
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JoshTriplett 90 days ago
The incorrect party line is that allowing rooting and running your own OS and apps is insecure.

Meanwhile, those same banks have websites.

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fluidcruft 90 days ago
Have you tried using your web browser to buy gas or ride the bus?
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