You need some sort of verification that the person is a person. Phone number puts a layer between you and the service you are trying to use - the provider of the number. The provider holds your identity but only passes on a phone number.

It’s definitely not ideal, but not bad

https://github.com/crackededed/Xtra for Android

Way too much effort when you can accomplish the exact same thing extremely easy and fast and more user-friendly with tailscale

Same as dog races - dogs are ugly af aswell

Yea as a European I don’t get into IndyCar and nascar sorry.

You should see a doctor immediately - something is obviously wrong with you.

Jk, enjoy whatever you want, I am not the gatekeeper of your enjoyment but understand you are definitely wrong in this one :)