So you do think that phone numbers are the only way to verify the person? This is just stupid. There are enough, like IDs or stuff like that. If you don't want that, that's a totally different story.
I think if you don't open the mail and only withhold it from being delivered, so not destroying it, it's morally fine. That doesn't say anything about laws though ^^
Yeah surel, I'll use the inadequate browser but fox the problems with system wide ad blockers, instead of just using a browser, that doesn't steal my data and let's me install addons that I want. Google is way out of bounds here imho.
Because there are no other possible verifications apart from phone numbers? Do you open a bank account with your phone number, because it's the only way?
I'm not arguing that, I'm arguing the point, that this is the only option. Because it isn't. If you find that funny, be my guest.