Logging into GunBroker.com has become a tedious pain in the neck. They have a system that makes logging in rather a slow process in today's world of super fast Internet speed. Here is the typical process that I need to go through each time I log in:
Type in GunBroker.com
Hit enter
Check a box to prove I am not a robot
Click on sign in, in upper right of screen
Click on sign in, in a drop down box
Verify I am at least 18
Enter my sign in ID
Enter my password
Click another box verifying I am human
Click to request a log in code
Open email to check for code
Wait to receive that code in email, sometimes for several minutes, I think 15 minutes was about the longest time I waited
Copy code from email
Enter code into a box on GB
Click submit
After all of that, maybe it logs me in and maybe not; on several attempts, I have gotten to the point of submitting that code, then am returned to the screen telling me to request the code again, requiring me to start over from that point.
This is the most ridiculous set of log in requirements I have ever encountered. Why? Well first of all, you cannot log into GunBroker unless already registered. To register you must be at least 18, thus that info is included in your registration info and GunBroker either already has verified, or should have done so, through the registration process, that you are at least 18. They need no further proof. My advice to GunBroker would be to take CA to court if they say you still need to ask - Gun Broker do something to fight the anti gun nuts. As for requesting a log in code, what is it with sending it to email and with your notice it may take up to 5 minutes. Send it via text message or at least give that option, so it is received in seconds not minutes. Then there is that second time of requesting a log in code. What is up with that! Finally, how many times does one need to click on sign in or to verify they are human????
Yep, I realize, this only bothers me because I have fallen into the I gotta have it now trap of the current era. While I completely understand a company wanting to keep my info secure and to follow the law (like the age verification thing), the thing that really gets to me about all of those steps is that not one other website I use has so many or takes so long. Those other sites include my credit card companies and my banks. Yet, somehow, at least to date, my info and money has remained secure at those other sites.
Sorry to pester you all with that but I had to blow off steam. Telling my dog or my tortoises simply does not suffice.
2 comments:
I can log in in 45 seconds. No problem.
I do not support firearm or ammo businesses which are not all in on supporting and protecting 2A.
Not one dime from me.
I can name some of these businesses but that only leads to disagreement and become a distraction from the main point.
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