Have you noticed something ironic? Nowadays, everyone talks about openness and freedom on the internet, but in reality, the barriers to entry keep getting higher. Want to log in to an account? First, you have to verify your phone number. Want to use a new feature? You need to grant a bunch of additional permissions. With every step forward, you have to hand over a bit more personal information as a "ticket." The internet seems to have turned into a toll booth—if you don’t pay with your privacy, you can’t get through. Is this game of "trading privacy for convenience" really reasonable?