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It's FOSS 1d ago

GrapheneOS says ❌ to age verification.

https://itsfoss.com/news/grapheneos-refuses-age-verification/

#grapheneos #ageverification #privacy

Android-Based GrapheneOS Refuses Age Verification, May Exit Regions That Enforce It

The privacy-focused Android fork would rather lose market access than collect user data at setup.

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Vincent 1d ago

@itsfoss one of the issue with this is, should a bad group if people like pedophiles, terrorist, scammers.. Use GrapheneOS. Is GrapheneOS ready to accept this?
I use GrapheneOS and getting worried about being completely open. But to what end.

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Libre>Gratis 23h ago

@VinCep73 @itsfoss This is the exact type of language that authoritarians and fascists use to eliminate dissent.

"Show me the OS and I'll find you the crime"

Are you really that worried about protecting the kids, or do you perhaps have ulterior motives?

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Vincent

@libreovergratis @itsfoss My question was more about how we, as a community, can address the reality that any tool—no matter how well-intentioned—can be misused. It’s not about blaming the tool or its developers, but about recognizing that bad actors exist and discussing how to mitigate harm without compromising the core values of privacy and openness. For example, how do we ensure that the benefits of GrapheneOS outweigh the risks, and how can we educate users about ethical use?