I feel it’s only to impose forced identification of all users on the internet.

I download Mullvad VPN but when it’s connected via anywhere but Australia i can’t even access lemmy via this account.

I couldn’t use Reddit either unless I VPN through somewhere in Australia so I assume a VPN won’t work to get around these new laws.

  • Taleya@aussie.zoneEnglish
    7·
    10 days ago

    Do that thing where the modmins requested you send them an alcoholic drink with your username in the gift note. You have to be over 18 to purchase said drink, the age verification is taken care of by a third party, and you get drinkypoos

    • Nath@aussie.zone
      5·
      10 days ago

      I’m not against this being a method people can employ for verification. But it won’t be the only method. I’m not going to ask a recovering alcoholic or a Muslim to walk into a pub and buy a beer.

      Also: it’s users under 16. Not under 18. While I’m not aware of any users under 18, we did have a 17 year old last year.

      This method has been considered, but it wouldn’t catch everyone.