We already had mandated age verification before this EU thing, and I think it was even strengthened under the SPD, Greens and FDP coalition in 2021 with the Jugendmedienschutzgesetz

Sorry, I forgot lemmy is weirdly puritan and doesn’t like fringe internet memes

People no longer wear fox skins of real animals, and instead have fun dressing up with artificial fur has ruined what exactly?

I guarantee you this will not work on Linux because they also want this to be an identity verification app.

Yes, citizens without a phone or without Google / Apple integrety check (or a phone without NFC capability?) will be completely locked out of all the “age check compliant” websites.

Für Dritte soll nach Kommissionsangaben nicht nachvollziehbar sein, welche Internetseiten einzelne Nutzer aufrufen. [source]

Translation:

According to the Commission, third parties should not be able to determine which websites individual users visit.

This means the goverment will be able to tell which websites individual users visit.

So this will exclude everyone without a (NFC capable?) phone from accessing social media or adult sites?? Absolutely insane.

Ah, the US of A version

It’s also not a free movie website. I’m just going to ignore your weird prejudiced comment about “privacy apps”. Saying this is a “privacy app” is like saying VLC media player is a “privacy app”.

Jellyfin is not a streaming service…

Dad?

No shadowbans on lemmy, just instance defederations.

And more ingrown hairs probably

How much do you think was businessinsider paid for this “article”?

A cooler bed can prevent warping. But a warmer bed may be better for overall plate adhesion.

Very telling that you think 20-25 year old women don’t have agency. I see that as a form of sexism.