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Uncomfortable Questions About Android Developer Verification

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400 points ingve | 3 comments | 27 Aug 25 05:14 UTC | HN request time: 0.001s | source
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beardyw ◴[27 Aug 25 07:03 UTC] No.45036335[source]▶
I know I risk being down voted remorselessly but I have to put this in context. Where in the real world is anonymity considered ok? If I only put a flyer through someone's letterbox here in the UK, I have to identify myself. If I sell a physical product I not only have to identify myself but take on serious legal liability. An author can take on a pseudonym but only via an identified publisher.

In fact that latter example might provide a solution. Set up a company willing to publish apps whilst hiding the actual developer's identity.

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Mordisquitos ◴[27 Aug 25 07:10 UTC] No.45036377[source]▶
> Where in the real world is anonymity considered ok?

I am allowed to invite guests into my home even if their identity isn't pre-registered with my landlord.

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1. godelski ◴[27 Aug 25 07:21 UTC] No.45036450[source]▶
Personally I'm a big fan of not registering with the police every time a use a public restroom.
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2. snerbles ◴[27 Aug 25 07:39 UTC] No.45036584[source]▶
It's for security, like showing your ID at the airport! Airports have public restrooms, after all.

(/s)

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3. godelski ◴[27 Aug 25 08:16 UTC] No.45036827[source]▶
Quick, show me your ID. That way if you get scammed I know know it was you that got scammed!