I created a GitLab account because I want to contribute to an open source project hosted there.

But despite already verifying my email, I still cannot login, because then GitLab also wants me to verify a phone number, AND give them a credit card number.

What the fuck?

Horrible user expertience and I feel so turned off.

Why is there so much friction to do something so fucking simple?

Extremely frustrating.

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