Youtube requiring cell phone to create account now - GoFuckYourself.com

ry0t · 02-26-2010, 12:55 AM

Does anyone know if this is only "sometimes" or is this for any account that someone tries to make. So far I made two accounts and both needed phone verification. I guess I'll change my IP soon and try again. Wow that would suck!

Angry Jew Cat - Banned for Life · 02-26-2010, 12:58 AM

I don't believe it's 100% yet.

But it could be coming, who knows. There's already quite the market growing for Youtube PVAs.

papill0n · 02-26-2010, 01:01 AM

you can use any google account for youtube

google doesnt require a cell phone number

you can work the rest out.........

Angry Jew Cat - Banned for Life · 02-26-2010, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papill0n

you can use any google account for youtube

google doesnt require a cell phone number

you can work the rest out.........

Some IP ranges are PVA only as far as I can tell. Some people are forced into PVA, some are not. i don't know for sure, but I'm assuming it is based on specific IP ranges. probably just testing the waters for PVAs in certain regions. Same way CL slowly worked PVA only accounts into certain areas of their directory. I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes widespread for YT to require PVAs from more and more regions. Facebook has been doing the same thing. I suppose it slows some spam down, but in general all it will do is create a big underground market for verified accounts.

You'd think Google would have learned that lesson for CL. You can't stop the spam machine once it gets rolling. At least not with a puny attempt like phone verification.

fris · 02-26-2010, 01:46 AM

if they will require it, it will be quite the list of cell #'s they will have for data mining

hypedough · 02-26-2010, 01:58 AM

Smart idea for both data mining purposes as well as keeping multiple accounts to a minimum.

Agent 488 · 02-26-2010, 02:00 AM

about time.

eMonk · 02-26-2010, 02:02 AM

Could be a good thing. Craigslist is the same way to help with the spam.

ry0t · 02-26-2010, 02:17 AM

It didn't happen this time under a new IP. Their FAQ says "you may see this verification from time to time" so I believe its not a regular thing yet.

ottopottomouse · 02-26-2010, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papill0n

you can use any google account for youtube

google doesnt require a cell phone number

you can work the rest out.........

Google did it to me about a month ago too but not on another account I created since. The gmail account that wanted to text me was made as a direct sign up but the one that didn't ask for a phone number was off an invitation link. Not sure how it will solve any problems as my phone is pay-as-you-go and never had to be registered to anybody although I suppose they could limit the number of accounts a single phone number could verify.

Code:

From: Google
Sent: 18-Jan_10 16:23
Your Google verification code is 560281

Va2k · 02-26-2010, 06:02 AM

its done to crack down on opening so many accounts they got me several times.. goggle and you tube..

EscortBiz · 02-26-2010, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angry Jew Cat

Some IP ranges are PVA only as far as I can tell. Some people are forced into PVA, some are not. i don't know for sure, but I'm assuming it is based on specific IP ranges. probably just testing the waters for PVAs in certain regions. Same way CL slowly worked PVA only accounts into certain areas of their directory. I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes widespread for YT to require PVAs from more and more regions. Facebook has been doing the same thing. I suppose it slows some spam down, but in general all it will do is create a big underground market for verified accounts.

You'd think Google would have learned that lesson for CL. You can't stop the spam machine once it gets rolling. At least not with a puny attempt like phone verification.

phone verification is a solid way given they use the cnam database and most do, you cant stop everything 100% but it helps allot.

SmokeyTheBear · 02-26-2010, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papill0n

you can use any google account for youtube

google doesnt require a cell phone number

you can work the rest out.........

google now requires me to enter cell phone to make account

Tom_PM · 02-26-2010, 09:55 AM

I dont own a cell phone and have no plans to at this time. It's not a requirement in life.

Nautilus · 02-26-2010, 11:12 AM

Good thing is that copyright holders can now request cell phone numbers too of the uploaders of their copyrighted material, not just IP addresses.

Might stop some fucks loving to share what's not their.

ColetteX · 02-26-2010, 11:16 AM

its not required between 2am to 3:30am

Tom_PM · 02-26-2010, 11:31 AM

Ah, so it's just any phone number? Thats not a problem. Most people with internet access have either landline or cell. Google has called me before anyway, I dont see how getting a second number could do a darn thing.

mrblogperson · 02-26-2010, 11:39 AM

Happened to me too!

02-26-2010, 12:55 AM	#1
ry0t So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 4,160	Youtube requiring cell phone to create account now Does anyone know if this is only "sometimes" or is this for any account that someone tries to make. So far I made two accounts and both needed phone verification. I guess I'll change my IP soon and try again. Wow that would suck!

02-26-2010, 01:46 AM	#5
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Tom_PM Porn Meister Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16,443	I dont own a cell phone and have no plans to at this time. It's not a requirement in life. __________________ 43-922-863 Shut up and play your guitar.

02-26-2010, 12:58 AM	#2
Angry Jew Cat - Banned for Life (felis madjewicus) Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Mom & Dad's Basement Posts: 20,368	I don't believe it's 100% yet. But it could be coming, who knows. There's already quite the market growing for Youtube PVAs.

02-26-2010, 01:01 AM	#3
papill0n Unregistered Abuser Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15,547	you can use any google account for youtube google doesnt require a cell phone number you can work the rest out.........

02-26-2010, 02:00 AM	#7
Agent 488 Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 22,511	about time.

02-26-2010, 02:02 AM	#8
eMonk Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 2,310	Could be a good thing. Craigslist is the same way to help with the spam.

02-26-2010, 02:17 AM	#9
ry0t So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 4,160	It didn't happen this time under a new IP. Their FAQ says "you may see this verification from time to time" so I believe its not a regular thing yet.

02-26-2010, 11:12 AM	#15
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02-26-2010, 11:16 AM	#16
ColetteX So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 539	its not required between 2am to 3:30am

02-26-2010, 11:31 AM	#17
Tom_PM Porn Meister Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16,443	Ah, so it's just any phone number? Thats not a problem. Most people with internet access have either landline or cell. Google has called me before anyway, I dont see how getting a second number could do a darn thing. __________________ 43-922-863 Shut up and play your guitar.

02-26-2010, 11:39 AM	#18
mrblogperson Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 34	Happened to me too!