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Why is checking age at os-level that bad? (lemmy.fait.ch)

submitted 3 days ago by olivier@lemmy.fait.ch to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Don't get me wrong, I'm all for privacy. But between setting up the birthdate when creating my children's local account on their computers, and having to send a copy of their ID to every platform under the sun, I'd easily chose the former.

I'd even agree to a simple protocol (HTTP X-Over-18 / X-Over-21 headers?) to that.

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[-] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

I see the numerous websites having to close down because they can't/won't do the integration.

I mean look at YT.
The stupid COPPA law prevents me from reading funny comments under cartoon intros because youtube couldnt be arsed to prevent kids from using the regular youtube app instead of the "youtube kids" app.
Even some meme clips are barred because youtube thinks they are "for kids" (lmao) (Example. Ironically those videos, when shared, don't have a tracking id in the url and some of the quick access share options like for whatsapp are not available, only the internal share options by the OS)

Another example that grinds my gears on YT:

Mini player is deactivated, because supposedly kids could watch the forbidden sauce in a minimized video while the parent couldnt see wht it was.
Adding to playlists is forbidden. But why??? What is so dangerous about being able to add a video to a playlist? Just deny kids to watch a playlist if it's not 100% populated with "made for kids" or something.
Commenting is disabled. Even if the account is known to be a verified adult account.

All of these just because some USA state needed to extend their reach across country borders because they are headquartered there.
Just restrict it to USA-IPs or something. ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

this post was submitted on 12 Mar 2026

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