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Behind the 6-digit code: Building HOTP and TOTP from scratch

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248 points dogacel | 5 comments | 11 Apr 25 13:06 UTC | HN request time: 0.205s | source
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encom ◴[15 Apr 25 05:29 UTC] No.43689248[source]▶
Well I started reading, but then the page was blurred and blocked by a popup, so I only made it about a third down.
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1. dogacel ◴[15 Apr 25 05:33 UTC] No.43689262[source]▶
A simple click on a random place on screen should discard it. I wanted to connect with my readers so I have added that subscribe popup recently. As I have figured nobody subscribed to my newsletter yet :(

Let me know if it doesn't work. Also would be glad if you can give browser / platform.

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2. smw ◴[15 Apr 25 05:59 UTC] No.43689425[source]▶
I figured it out, but why not at least put an x to close in a corner so it behaves something like a normal popup?
3. encom ◴[15 Apr 25 06:09 UTC] No.43689487[source]▶
Personally, I'm never going to subscribe to any newsletter ever. If I like someones content enough, I might bookmark the page or subscribe via RSS. However, currently the page rudely interrupts before I've even finished reading. I've (probably) never visited your site before. I don't know if I like the content or not. If I reach the bottom of the page, there's fair chance I might. A notice at the bottom like "If you liked this, maybe you'll like my newsletter". It's far less disruptive and way more polite.

I hated popups in the 90's, same as I do now. It's an immediate bounce for me.

>browser / platform

Vivaldi / Linux (Debian)

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4. dogacel ◴[15 Apr 25 14:03 UTC] No.43692835[source]▶
I see, I have removed the popup.
5. dogacel ◴[15 Apr 25 14:13 UTC] No.43693002[source]▶
I also don't use email subscriptions, unless it is my favorite person. But I don't know how many of them are subscribed via RSS.