Age verification systems are surveillance systems.

California Lawmakers Should Reject Mandatory Internet ID Checks

California lawmakers are debating an ill-advised bill that would require internet users to show their ID in order to look at sexually explicit content. EFF has sent a letter to California legislators

Alas, even "carding" for liquor purchases or other restricted goods is more and more frequently an ID scan, to confirm legitimacy, but I'll eat my hat if those scanners don't record the ID information.

police state garbage puritanical shift towards beige

IDK why we can't set up a system whereby people are able to refer to a site that gives a querying site a pure yes/no answer about something like age, w/o giving any more info.

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Age verification should take place at home.