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MichMan

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4. I don't understand the argument that some will figure out how to circumvent it

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 12:38 PM

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People have used fake id to buy alcohol for years, but that doesn't mean there shouldn't be age limits.

When I was teenager, you had to work hard to get access to porn. Magazines like Penthouse were obtained from someones older brothers collection, cherished. and passed around among friends. Not like today when any 10 year old can access hard core graphic stuff.

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Supreme Court won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloads [View all] Eugene Tuesday OP

I don't know how this can be verified? Anyone can download apps if asked for an age any age can be used. Srkdqltr Tuesday #1

Users are carded electronically. Users need to provide a govt-issued ID or submit to an AI face scan. Eugene Tuesday #2

Ok, i did not know that. Except, anything can be faked now. Sad. Srkdqltr Tuesday #3

I don't understand the argument that some will figure out how to circumvent it MichMan Tuesday #4