Post #778840
2026-03-21 07:24 UTC
I didn’t think this needed to be said, but don’t make up conspiracy theories about Linux projects complying with the age verification laws. You’re frustrated like we all are, but you’re directing it at the party that has little power other than to implement it as minimally as possible.
Instead, contact the lawmakers that passed this without listening to groups such as the EFF, who warned them about how it affects platforms other than Apple and Google’s. There’s still time before the laws come into effect.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/03/ab-1043s-internet-age-gates-hurt-everyone
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Replies (3)
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@jkntech@mastodon.social 2026-03-21 07:49
@kirb Also, Linux organizations should prepare to just GTFO of pariah states like the USA.
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@oblomov@sociale.network 2026-03-21 11:54
@kirb there was literally no need to implement anything.
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@js@mastodon.nl 2026-03-21 15:33
@kirb Compliance is an enabling act. Non-compliance would be sufficient resistance; Linux becoming unlawful in California, which would create an interesting situation. The force thought irresistable breaks against the immovable object. There is a choice, and people own the consequences of their choices.