i don't really get the #systemd age verification controversy, except that the "age" entry seems to be added at a ridiculously bad time (rogue states passing bad laws): certificates (may) contain full name AND address, and those are regularly sent to other people. i believe ubuntu and other distros (may) ask you about your phone number AND the *room* you are working in, which is saved locally. now, your date of birth MAY BE saved locally, as well.

terrible optics, useless, but inconsequential.