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It's almost like a well-monied or well-connected lobbyist is pushing this heavily. Multiple contenders out there as to who it could be. But regardless of who
by rockskon 7mo ago
It's almost like a well-monied or well-connected lobbyist is pushing this heavily. Multiple contenders out there as to who it could be. But regardless of who the originator is, the push can be kneecapped. Imagine jurisdictions that have an opposite push - one that criminalizes use of age verification software such as mandating providing government ID or facial scans. It can be done!
- subscribed 7mo agoIt can't be done unless you have deeper pockets and access to media controlling the hard of thinking.
- rockskon 7mo agoIncorrect! There is an enormous amount of policy that doesn't require significant money to oppose this in your local jurisdictions! This is one of them.
- josteink 7mo agoThis Reddit thread claims to have identified Meta/Facebook as a/the major villain (for age verification): https://old.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1rshc1f/i_traced_2_billion_in_nonprofit_grants_and_45/ https://old.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1rshc1f/i_traced_2_b... Disclaimer: I have not myself verified the claims.
- intended 7mo agoRight now, Tech is the bad guy across the world. Especially the moment you move outside of America. Tech has always been comparatively more attuned to US mores and voter sentiment. Everywhere else, I only see frustration and people trying to find someone who knows someone at a tech firm to get help. The backlash against Tech firms is a force of nature at this point. Voters are currently unwilling to listen to appeals to reduce government overreach. Governments are trending towards authoritarianism globally, and are more than happy to give voters what they want, while also getting more leverage over tech.