As age-verification bullshit becomes more common, I am determined to simply not participate in any service or video game that requires it. The day I see the prompt, is the day I leave.

Maybe the government’s hope is that I stop participating in society, but I assure you that I will not. I’ll find or build alternatives, and refuse to comply with bad law.

I hope you will, too.

And as a silver lining, maybe the weird internet we end up creating as a result will suck less than the current one.

@Haste

i haven't been on #bluesky in awhile

i just won't do it

i could use a fake date

but i just resent it

@benroyce wow I hate so many things about the way they’ve phrased that.

1. Age appropriate according to whom? What are you, my mom?

2. Just give us this data real quick, it’ll be so easy. Don’t think about it too much, definitely do it without thinking please. Also we’re holding your account hostage

3. It’s private, trust us.™️

@Haste
I recently received 3 emails from organizations wishing me a Happy Birthday. My bank, my physical therapist, and my dentist. 🤔
@benroyce

@Bobblegagger @benroyce Hm. On the bright side, those do seem mostly like services that would know it directly from you as opposed to having bought it from someone.

I’d still prefer not getting the email, but it’s something.

@Haste
I always suspect the worst, meaning who else is this being shared with?
@benroyce
@Bobblegagger @benroyce and that is *entirely* reasonable. I wish it wasn’t the case but, at least for banks, probably is. (Healthcare I’m less sure about)