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OldBaldy1701E

(11,386 posts)
16. And, it won't be a big deal...
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 08:24 AM
Apr 16

Until you lose your identity to the because it is so easily accessible.

You have no idea how lenient the internet has been in regards to operations without personal identification.

In short, there will be no internet, and no DU, if this is allowed.

Unless you want the DU member list to be perused by the Feds on a daily basis. And, their visits to find out what you meant with every single post. And, arrests for not being nice to the President and his cabinet. And, your identity being passed around on the internet with a bit of a quote that is taken out of context, but definitely came from your account. And, being fired by your employer because your accounts were hacked and since they know who you are, they just blame everything that the hacker does with your account on you, since they know who the account belongs to. And, being arrested as a pedo because you accidentally clicked on a picture that you were trying to scroll past and since they know exactly who you are, they decide you must be looking at CP and come for you. All because you have no expectation of privacy anywhere on the net, and the people who passed this shit will be constantly trying to arrest anyone who does not worship them, thanks to this new crap.

Is that okay with you?

Because, I have to say... I am not a fan. I know how much they get away with as things stand now. It will get 1000 times worse if they pass this.

Do you like getting salespeople calling you about stuff because your viewing habits are connected to your name and they used their algorithms to deduce that you must like this stuff and therefore need to be flooded with offers about it? That would just be the tip of the iceberg.

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5 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Why should internet browsing ensure anonymonity? SSJVegeta Apr 16 #1
Your isp can disclose your identity UpInArms Apr 16 #2
This Bill's Requirements Would Change That Game Entirely MayReasonRule Apr 16 #4
And between the "Save" Act and ICE abductions TommyT139 Apr 16 #6
ISP knows the address, but not the user's identity, since numerous people can connect from an address. (nt) thesquanderer Apr 16 #24
There Are Tons Of Identifying Factors From Mac Addresses To IMEI Numbers, Each Fingerprinting The Device MayReasonRule Apr 16 #27
Right to privacy Blues Heron Apr 16 #3
This Applies To All Devices With An Operating System MayReasonRule Apr 16 #5
For the same reason your library assures it . Trueblue Texan Apr 16 #7
They ruled on Roe v. Wade, too. littlemissmartypants Apr 16 #8
Answering the question of why it should be expected... Trueblue Texan Apr 16 #37
Goodbye whistleblowers and shared use of computers. Chinese control system. lostnfound Apr 16 #10
I'm not sure I understand the question angrychair Apr 16 #20
They claim it's about protecting KIDS??? REALLY? Liars or fools. Absolute bull pucky. lostnfound Apr 16 #9
Slightly related question: how do bots get past age checks on social media? muriel_volestrangler Apr 16 #11
buy from Argentina Tetrachloride Apr 16 #12
Meh, I age verify online already OC375 Apr 16 #13
you miss the point. which is why this bill exists dave99 Apr 16 #14
And, it won't be a big deal... OldBaldy1701E Apr 16 #16
Very Well Said! MayReasonRule Apr 16 #39
Please post your entire browser history here for our review Orrex Apr 16 #19
How do you verify your age? angrychair Apr 16 #21
The Applicable Phrase Is "Oh My Sweet Summer Child" MayReasonRule Apr 16 #28
Thin provisioning is coming soon RetiredParatrooper Apr 16 #15
It's scary seeing replies on a liberal site defending this. SamuelAdams Apr 16 #17
This Is Much Worse Than Fake Security For Children MayReasonRule Apr 16 #29
I did not realize the implications of this bill until reading Dr. T Apr 16 #18
This is scary Nazi shit in real life angrychair Apr 16 #25
"Age Verification Laws Seeek To Erase LGBTQ+ Identity" Ms Magazine niyad Apr 16 #22
This could bite both ways 3825-87867 Apr 16 #23
This idea is so much bullshit LPBBEAR Apr 16 #26
Your Response Is Well Informed And Dead On Point MayReasonRule Apr 16 #30
I agree with everything you said... angrychair Apr 16 #32
This isn't practical either angrychair Apr 16 #31
I'm also an operating system (and networking, and application) expert of 40+ years dickthegrouch Apr 16 #35
DURec leftstreet Apr 16 #33
Unconstitutional on its face dickthegrouch Apr 16 #34
This feels a lot like Al Gore and music labeling Johonny Apr 16 #36
We're Not Gonna' Take It! MayReasonRule Apr 16 #38
Ugh. While there are ways that would minimize privacy concerns EdmondDantes_ Apr 16 #40
The Entire Point Is To Surveil Every Fucking Interaction That Anyone Has With Anything MayReasonRule Apr 16 #41
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