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Federal Bill Would Bring OS-Level Age Verification to the Entire U.S. (linuxiac.com)
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[–] 1 point 5 months ago (7 children)

If the companies already have to do this, then what is the point of the OS asking for more personal notifying information than it needs just to operate? Thank beyond the seemingly “simplicity” of this and think how it can be used against you. Then decide if it’s rational. People thought the patriot act was a great idea after 911… They were wrong.

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  • [–] 0 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (6 children)

    what is the point of the OS asking

    Because for the purpose of securing kids accounts, it doesn't make sense for the kids to enter their ages themselves each time they create an account at a new website.

    Tell me how it can be used against me. It doesn't give out any information beyond what I let it give out about me, and that information (an age range) is derived from information I get to make up. Remember, the California law doesn't require any verification of the age data that is given to the OS.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (4 children)

    He said exactly the same thing I said: laws like the California one that don't require age verification are fine.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago (3 children)

    It’s about kid safety! Take off your tin hat! Right?

    … well https://lemmy.ml/post/46083470

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  • [–] 0 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    Once again, that post is about age verification, so it doesn't apply to the California law. If there are no documents or pictures stored for age verification, there is nothing to breach.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago (1 child)

    Let the sharp edge of the wedge in and lose in the long run. This thread isn’t about California.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago

    It is about California. The comment you replied to was about California. My comments replying to you have been about California. That original comment you replied to and my own comments have said that California's law is reasonable. You keep saying it isn't, but you have yet to present any reason why.

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