Oh no, it's deliberate. Someone in the government knows VPNs hug their new security requirements, and setup the geriatrics to take the blame for this one.
Who's trying to break the internet today?
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Pornhub to stop new UK users accessing site from next week
Company cites impact of mandatory age checks introduced in summer 2025 under the Online Safety Act
www.theguardian.com
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Age verification for all.
www.theverge.com
Discord Launches Teen-by-Default Settings Globally
Discord is announcing enhanced teen safety features rolling out globally that reinforce its long-standing commitment to creating a safer and more inclusive experience for users over the age of 13.
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I'm so tired.
THAT DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING IN THIS CONTEXT.
THAT DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING IN THIS CONTEXT.
If this were under any other administration...
Businesses may be caught by government proposals to restrict VPN use | Computer Weekly
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From the outside, the UK does seem terrifying.
Uhm... bad news there buddy... But from the outside, the US is far, far worse.
The US isn't exactly great from the inside, either.
I mean, I know. I'm trying to keep up as much as everyone else, but...
"Pip pip, we're going to try banning VPNs, cheerio!" vs. "literally killing citizens when the human trafficking attempts fail.".
"Pip pip, we're going to try banning VPNs, cheerio!" vs. "literally killing citizens when the human trafficking attempts fail.".
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It’s the House of Lords’ idea. They’re an unelected senate, essentially. But one with loads more seats than upper houses usually have in most countries.
Unfortunately I can see the actual government in the House of Commons adopting this policy, because they’re all clueless fuckwits who don’t even know what VPNs are and how they are essential for businesses.
Unfortunately I can see the actual government in the House of Commons adopting this policy, because they’re all clueless fuckwits who don’t even know what VPNs are and how they are essential for businesses.
It is amazing just how quickly the UK turns to fascism. Like I know glass houses and thrown stones and all that but jesus guys. I understand not wanting to make a fuss and everything but you give up basic human rights the second it gets convenient.
Ironbite-also your cooking sucks has anyone made that joke yet?
Ironbite-also your cooking sucks has anyone made that joke yet?
It has been known for ages that there is something deeply ingrained in British culture in particular that makes fascism a very easy sell, especially to those already in charge. 1984, V for Vendetta, Pink Floyd's The Wall, and even Harry Potter by way of analogy are all about how Not Only Can It Happen Here, It Is More Likely to Happen Here than Anywhere Else (now that the other places it already did happen learned their lesson).
Couldn't tell you why this is, personally, but the wide range of creators in the above list tell me it's something I probably would have learned in school if I had gone to school there.
Couldn't tell you why this is, personally, but the wide range of creators in the above list tell me it's something I probably would have learned in school if I had gone to school there.
I think it's the monarchy. Or rather, the stratified quasi-eugenicist class system associated with the monarchy, which (from this outsider's perspective) still seems to be a heavily-ingrained part of British culture even if it's no longer "official."
Fascism is really just the Gentry and the Working Class doing what they've always done.
Fascism is really just the Gentry and the Working Class doing what they've always done.
See, that’s exactly why I’m a republican (as in support the abolition of the monarchy), and have been as long as I’ve been old enough to be aware of politics. And I’m always deeply suspicious of anyone who is a vocal monarchist – the usual British response is just shrugging and thinking it’s a ridiculous institution we can’t do anything about, but the people who think it’s actually a positive part of our national identity, yeah, always something wrong with those sort of people.
Colorado moves age checks from websites to operating systems | Biometric Update
As Colorado lawmakers once again revisit online age verification, the debate is no longer about whether to protect children online.
www.biometricupdate.com
California already did this. It goes into effect next year. I haven't seen anyone announce plans to comply yet.