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Note that this is not a near-EOL thing. The Java JDK 12 download is also blocked without being logged into an account.

Ugh. Why oracle?

Having worked there, everything is not just motivated by money and market control, but specifically short-sighted pursuit of profit.

Anything that Oracle feels will help it maintain its 30% profit margin (as demanded by Wall St) is pursued with laser-focus. They want to turn Java into a sales opportunity.