[__MatrixMan__]

Right but if we could kill that business model by making platforms chose between age verification and non-targeted ads, that would be a win right?

That's not so say I'm in favor of age verification, just pointing out the silver lining.

[pdonis]

You're assuming that platforms that tried age verification in order to show people targeted ads would lose enough users to make that business model no longer viable. While I would fervently like to believe that's true, I'm not so sure it is. I think there might well be enough people who will hand over their personal identifying info without a second thought in order to continue to use targeted ad-supported platforms, to keep them in business. I hope I'm wrong.

[__MatrixMan__]

I don't think it'll come down to people being too principled to participate. I think I'll come down to them being too lazy to bother completing the auth ritual.

[pdonis]

Hm, yes, laziness is also a powerful force... :-)

[AlienRobot]

Yeah, but you could also kill that business model without any legislation by simply... not visiting those websites.

[__MatrixMan__]

I already don't, and yet I still have to deal with the fallout from its harmful effects on society. More drastic measures are needed.