This is unacceptable. And I’m sick of all the fucking workarounds to maintain basic privacy.

  • BlackLaZoR@lemmy.world
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    4 hours ago

    The real workaround is using Linux. Age verification isn’t truly enforceable in Open Source software

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      Apps will get your age range from your operating system using an application programming interface (API). In other words, they’ll ask the operating system for your age range and get a response.

      It’s likely that we’ll get block if on Linux unless if the OS has a token for that check.

      But I agree with you, Linux is the way to go. Windows will end up being a surveillance camera first and foremost, especially if you couple the “age” check with the cloud integration.