Age verification systems are surveillance systems. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/06/california-lawmakers-should-reject-mandatory-internet-id-checks
Electronic Frontier Foundation · California Lawmakers Should Reject Mandatory Internet ID ChecksCalifornia 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 encouraging them to oppose Assembly Bill 3080, which would have the result of censoring the...
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True. But supervision is necessary to have a safe environment where groups gather (esp anonymously).
So, the question really is about finding the right balance and ensuring transparency of decisions.