Why does Audiogon need my phone number to send private messages

@jea48 -- Thanks for that tech info.  Appreciate it.

The only asked for my number to validate me if I was trying to purchase something, not to message anyone.

I've never got a text from Agon just an occasional email when I log in on a different device, usually when traveling.

@paulcreed Said:

Anytime I log in they have to send me a text, how do I get my phone number off there list. Does that mean I can’t post anything without a text by.audiogon

You don’t need to remove your phone number.

Go to your Edit Account page.

Turn off, Enable SMS 2FAF

That will stop the texts to your your phone.

If this shows up after Log In, when you try to look at a member's info just X out, upper right hand corner of message.

Setup up two factor authentication (2FA)

Enable 2FA using your mobile phone.

Audiogon will send you a text message at: +1 5** *** 5555

Do not show this dialog again

 

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Wind down little man. I was here before you, and will be here when you are dust. It was just tonge in cheek, simple as that.

@viridian then leave, simple as that

Is there a new Audiogon? I still have disdain for the old Audiogon.

Some of these posts are hilarious! I use my phone number to authenticate access. It’s an added security feature to ensure hackers don’t steal your information. 

What I find odd is that AG does all these security-based requirements, which is good, but often deletes posts where people warn others about bad vendor / sellers.  

Anytime I log in they have to send me a text, how do I get my phone number off there list. Does that mean I can’t post anything without a text by.audiogon  I’m about done with Audiogon. I didn’t even bring up my payment method which they will never get. 

I had to authenticate on my iphone 13  by email and also by txt message which is bit much since my iphone 13 isn't my daily driver and has no service. It’s used as a strictly for porn, as a Roon remote, and to use the AIDJ ios app for (ROO-EXTEND Roon AIDJ Extension to curate great custom playlists and queues them in Roon using my voice). 

I just don't send private messages anymore, so problem solved! They don't need my phone number and won't get it!

This sites for music lovers.  So that would be phone sax. 😆

To facilitate phone sex?