• unexposedhazard
    271·
    2 months ago

    Have you always needed an account for webtoons? One less usable site :(

    • Nivekk@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      22·
      2 months ago

      Just tested it to see if I’m crazy :) you need one to subscribe, but technically you can read comics there without a login

      • unexposedhazard
        18·
        2 months ago

        Nope doesnt work, at least not on mobile, even with desktop mode enabled. If you just logged out to test it, then the site might still have remembered your browser and allowed you to view it because of that.

        Edit:

        Just tested on an actual desktop pc and that worked hmmm

      • micka190@lemmy.world
        3·
        2 months ago

        If your comic is rated mature, or if the user is using a known VPN IP address, Webtoons will require a login.

      • unexposedhazard
        11·
        2 months ago

        Account walled sites are inherently bad because they are counter to the concept of a searchable and open internet. Also makes them very inaccessible to disabled people and kids.

        • Fermion@feddit.nl
          9·
          2 months ago

          Also, having a bunch of unnecessary accounts greatly increases the chances of a data breach leading to identity theft for people who recycle passwords, which is a lot of people. I only sort of trust my bank and google to have proper security to avoid data breaches. I definitely dont trust every random content site.