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Torchlight

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7. It's been state law in TX for about a year or so by now

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 12:44 PM

Jul 21

I can't really say I've noticed any real changes or hoops to jump through as a result, but I'm more concerned about age verification often requiring users to submit sensitive personal information.

Requiring users to verify our identity will deter individuals (especially vulnerable groups like LGBTQ+ youth and dissidents) from sharing views or seeking support due to fear of being identified or monitored. Or worse.

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Mississippi social media age verification law cleared to take effect [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 21 OP

100% Agree with this hueymahl Jul 21 #1

Could not disagree more angrychair Jul 21 #6

Exactly, it's no different than banning children from owning and using cell phones to communicate. cstanleytech Jul 21 #8

Do you support age restrictions on smoking? pcdb Jul 21 #11

No angrychair Jul 22 #13

Its really just giving parents a tool hueymahl Jul 22 #14

How do they verify age ? Srkdqltr Jul 21 #2

Surveillance state for magas to be surveilled. They don't know it yet that's what it means. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 21 #3

And if the sites are located overseas out of the jurisdiction? cstanleytech Jul 21 #4

Does this include Untruth Social? mdbl Jul 21 #5

It's been state law in TX for about a year or so by now Torchlight Jul 21 #7

Exactly angrychair Jul 21 #9

Does DU qualify as social media u see this law? Johnny2X2X Jul 21 #10

Nice try, but most 13-year-olds know more about... LudwigPastorius Jul 21 #12