> I am not convinced you need the information you are asking me to fill out This. I hate overly intrusive sites. If I'm buying something from you, you need to

> I am not convinced you need the information you are asking me to fill out This. I hate overly intrusive sites. If I'm buying something from you, you need to know who I am, fine. If you won't let me download the binary distribution of a GPLed software package without entering my name, email address and date of birth, then you get fake information. I'll go to the point of using a throwaway email address if I have to. Back 10+ years ago Amazon was one of the first sites that allowed you to shop and do everything without even registering right up until the point where you placed the order and made payment. At the time, most sites wouldn't even give you a working shopping cart without registering. Amazon figured this out in the 90s. I don't know why sites persist in increasing the friction of attracting new users. I can only imagine it comes down to: 1. Being easier, from a development point of view; and 2. Misguided marketing wonks. Either way, cut that shit out. Seriously. And the same goes for only supporting Facebook/Twitter login.