cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/49729865

However you look at it age verification is a major change to the internet and our freedoms.

We’ve seen all kinds of legislation pushed through in the past, often even against major resistance.

What makes me suspicious this time is the speed at which some of the slowest bureaucracies in the world are adopting it and how it’s happening in 20+ countries in parallel.

It’s like they’re all in a group chat, fast-tracking this before resistance can even form.

  • ISOmorph@feddit.orgEnglish
    31·
    9 days ago

    A democracy only works if everyone has access to the same education and information. Public opinion doesn’t matter if it can be shaped at will. What you call democracy is an oligarchy in sheeps clothing.

    I’ll stop responding now because you’ve become condescending for no reason.

    • ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.netEnglish
      21·
      9 days ago

      A democracy only works if everyone has access to the same education and information. Public opinion doesn’t matter if it can be shaped at will. What you call democracy is an oligarchy in sheeps clothing.

      Ok, so I guess politicians are no longer elected and we can all stop voting.