[ale] Just in case you didn't know

[Ron]

dj-Pfulio via Ale wrote on 2026-06-07 11:13:
> That link has a lot of scare tactics.

Yeah, I'm sympathetic to their cause but turned off by that site.


> The goal is to prevent scammers from getting people to install apps 
> unknowingly and then approve money transfers.

Indeed, thank you!

There is a real problem that needs addressing and it's frustrating when 
arguments against Google's solutiondo not at least acknowledge the issue.


> There are also non-google-based Android distributions but sadly those 
> seem to only be ported to high-end Samsung or pixel devices costing 
> over $500. I really don't want to spend over $99 for a damn phone. 
> Might just switch to using tablets instead. The maps will be easier to 
> read that way as I get older.

I recently paid $300 CAD for a Pixel 8 Pro "refurbished" via a seller on 
BestBuy.ca

Damn, what a nice phone: its 12 GB RAM is itself almost worth the $300; 
fantastic camera; all the sensors; and can run LineageOS.

Sure, it's over your $99 limit, but it should be known that buying a 2 
generation old, used, top-of-line phone is a viable strategy for many 
folks. (I used to buy Pixel "a" models new, but this has worked out 
better for last 2 purchases.)
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