That Google popups are so annoying, they often cover the content, I wonder does Google pay websites for this or they annoy users for free?
Also I don't understand who registers Google Accounts these days because every time I try to do this, they show a QR code and require to scan it with a mobile device, and I don't have time now to set up a virtual machine and research what it does to a mobile device and how one can bypass the check.
Also if you buy a Google Account it eventually requires linking a phone number, and doesn't accept most of the Russian numbers I buy.
So I don't understand how do other people sign up when there are so many obstacles. It is easier just to register email account elsewhere.
They either already have a gmail, or sign up for one my scanning the QR code you mention. I don't recall if a phone number is mandatory, but the average user probably has one, doesn't mind giving it to Google (to not lose access to their account if they forget their password is a perfectly valid reason for most people). And they'll probably not provide one from a sanctioned terrorist state with a reputation of nefarious cyber activities. Like buying Google Accounts, but much worse too.
Also I don't understand who registers Google Accounts these days because every time I try to do this, they show a QR code and require to scan it with a mobile device, and I don't have time now to set up a virtual machine and research what it does to a mobile device and how one can bypass the check.
Also if you buy a Google Account it eventually requires linking a phone number, and doesn't accept most of the Russian numbers I buy.
So I don't understand how do other people sign up when there are so many obstacles. It is easier just to register email account elsewhere.