Yes, platforms do need restrictions\u2014but not implemented from that direction. The correct approach would be to block all content that is not suitable for children by default. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other content should only be accessible after age verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This means children would not need to verify their age. Instead, adults who want to access restricted content would need to verify that they are of legal age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We should not implement systems that find or track children online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That idea is fundamentally misguided, and no one will convince me that it is reasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the fact is that no one can say anything, as it would make you against protecting children.<\/strong><\/sub>???<\/p>\n\n\n\n We can say we support the protection of children. Even if we do not agree with how it is implemented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Real protection would need several key elements. These include [insert points]. We need an open discussion about how to implement this effectively. It’s important to do this without compromising integrity and data protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.eff.org\/deeplinks\/2026\/03\/rep-finke-was-right-age-gating-isnt-about-kids-its-about-control<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/bbs.archlinux.org\/viewtopic.php?id=312613<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/blog.system76.com\/post\/system76-on-age-verification<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n