Whats up with these sudden age check laws being introduced everywhere?
this post was submitted on 10 Mar 2026
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It’s part of the tech bro mass surveillance oligarchs and Israel tightening the freedom of speech noose worldwide
Hit everything at once, cause confusion and anger, distract from Epstein files and rising prices.
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... and I'm grateful for that but maybe we can finally decouple from OEM for OSes? Maybe could JUST buy a computer and not be forced an OS on it?
Sure I admit it feels nice to unwrap a new device, turn it on, set up few options and use it. Yet, the alternative it to turn it on, plug a USB drive on it, turn it on, set up few options, wait for 15min tops for installation to proceed and use it.
It's actually a ~15min difference but it could bring so many good practices.
Most people today think computers like toasters, they don’t mind what OS they use or how to setup it. They want it to be ready to use right after they get it to the home. Similar as toasters or microwave ovens, you don’t expect to have to do any setup work for them. I don’t think it’s a good way to start using the computer, but unfortunately most people are that kind of people. That’s why Linux will never be the mainstream OS, no matter how hard you try to convince people to install and use it.
I wouldn't buy a car if I had to install my own engine or dashboard. "You selected the x322 dash. Here are your parts and a manual. Good luck!" It shouldn't be surprising if 99% of the population doesn't want a similar experience with their devices. PCs and such have become consumer devices, not hobbyist ones.
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Linux will never be the mainstream OS
The SteamDeck prove that wrong, it's already mainstream.
Android has proven that wrong before.
But you see, you don’t need to install it yourself, it’s just a plug and play.
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Fucking raise hell and cause chaos. Age checks are bullshit. All while our government is filled with corruption and pedophiles. Maybe stop listening to such an immoral entity.
This is the way. Come to the anarchist side. We have less cookies and a lot of FOSS
Does this mandate include OS's with no GUIs? Are the asshats writing this aware that there's more than just Windows and Apple?
Or that an operating system is a broad definition with some "operating systems" not being able to do anything on their own (strictly speaking, Linux is an operating system in the technical sense. it provides calls, interfaces with hardware, and manages memory. Without a userland like GNUs, however, it can't actually ask for an age. Are we suggesting that Linux should prompt for age at compile time? )
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I’m so glad someone who can fight it is fighting it. They usually listen to companies more than people.
I’m saddened Democrats are pushing this before the midterms. They’re going to fumble this if they keep on this track.
California, Colorado and New York now.
Honestly is getting insane.
Given how many states are pushing legislation like this and how quickly they're doing it, there's effectively no way to push back against it...
I do hope that they stop this bullshit though.
Sometimes it freaks me out if I put my tinfoil hat on and start thinking that both sides are working together to move toward fascism.
Its almost like the democrats are also a right wing party. Left of far right has never meant left wing in this country. Hence the ratchet effect
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