[warbler73]

> This might not only be about protecting the children.

When you have verified name and address of every user you can charge a lot more for ads.

[gannonburgett]

Alternatively, those without identification (who are most often marginalized individuals and groups) won't be able to use these platforms with this requirement.

[MonkeyMalarky]

Also a positive for advertisers, marginalized individuals generally aren't flush with disposable income either.