I wanted to buy something second-hand. Unfortunately, Facebook Marketplace is the shit where I live. So I thought I could quickly register, contact the seller, and delete my account afterwards.

However, I refuse to participate in this insanity. Video selfie my ass, Facebook.

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    Not on mobile I couldn't. Full screen prompt for my phone number. No way out but to put it in or just close it.

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    I'd imagine it's far more difficult (and possibly illegal) to forcibly gain access to a website that denies access until you log in or register. Maybe there could be an extension that creates throwaway accounts for you to use, but I'm not aware of any myself.

    I wonder if it's possible to register a VOIP number for free and use it for Facebook. I haven't tried it myself.

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