So, has age verification really become the new normal? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago by nerdhd@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I'm asking because I just had to verify my age thanks to YouTube requiring me to watch a video that was age restricted.

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[-] 64bithero@lemmy.world 15 points 2 days ago

They want it to be but what you’re seeing is just a tame version that’s been around for a while on porn sites and mature rated games. What scares people what bothers me is required identification. Having to share real personal data to “confirm” who you are.

We should all be fighting this ..

this post was submitted on 21 May 2026

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