I thought so too. I thought about that, but in this case it seems like it’s used in that way. I mean yeah you’re right about that but it does have those connotations, and it’s usually used in places where you absolutely must follow the rules, a phone you purchased with your own money is not one of those places so it’s really out of place and deliberate
One can only assume that’s exactly why that word was picked - highlighting the frankly creepy aspects of the whole verification thing.
I thought so too. I thought about that, but in this case it seems like it’s used in that way. I mean yeah you’re right about that but it does have those connotations, and it’s usually used in places where you absolutely must follow the rules, a phone you purchased with your own money is not one of those places so it’s really out of place and deliberate