heads-up to non-Gmail users

A few people who are on my list of invitees do not have email accounts ending with "@gmail.com." You do not need to have a Gmail account to access my blog once it's privatized, but from what I'm reading, you will need to have a Google account. Here's the procedure as written by the AI god:

You can obtain a Google account without creating a Gmail address by using your existing third-party email address (such as Outlook, Yahoo, or a corporate domain) during the registration process. This grants you full access to Google services like YouTube, Google Drive, Meet, and Docs without adding another email inbox to manage. [1, 2, 3]

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open the sign-up page: Navigate directly to the Google Account Sign-In Page or the dedicated Google Account Creation Page. [1, 2]
2. Initiate account creation: Click Create account and select For my personal use from the drop-down menu. [1, 2]
3. Enter basic details: Fill in your name, date of birth, and gender, then click Next. [1, 2]
4. Bypass the Gmail prompt: When Google prompts you to pick or create a Gmail address, click the link that says "Use your existing email" or "Use my current email address instead". [1, 2, 3]
5. Input your current email: Type in your existing external email address and click Next. [1, 2]
6. Verify your inbox: Open your external email inbox to find a 6-digit verification code sent by Google. Enter this code on the registration page. [1, 2]
7. Secure your account: Create a strong password. Follow the remaining prompts to complete mobile verification and agree to the privacy terms. [1, 2, 3]

Just a quick clarification about the AI's above remarks on YouTube: If you don't have a Google account, you can obviously still visit YouTube, watch videos, and do other basic things. But without a Google account, you are locked out of YouTube's more interactive features.

If you're looking at the above procedure and thinking the whole thing is going to be a headache and not worth your time, I completely understand if you choose not to go through with getting a Google account. Absolutely no hard feelings. We'll just be thankful for the time we've spent together and move on with the rest of our lives.

Warning 1 that I'm about to privatize this blog.

Warning 2 that I'm about to privatize this blog.

Warning 3 that I'm about to privatize this blog.

You'll get two more warnings—tomorrow and Saturday. If I don't hear from you by Sunday, you will not be on the list of invitees. You can, of course, belatedly send me a personal email to request access to the blog, and I'll probably get you on the list. But don't be the foot-dragging, clueless dickhead who puts me in that position. Thanks.

I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to the silence. No goddamn bots.