Critical Analysis of Age Verification Systems and Their Ineffectiveness
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Summary
This article critically examines age verification (AV) systems that require strict methods like ID uploads, facial age estimation, credit card checks, or mobile operator verification to prevent minors from accessing adult content online. The piece argues that these systems are fundamentally flawed, ineffective, and create numerous problems including privacy violations, security risks, and implementation challenges. It presents AV as a 'scam' that fails to achieve its stated goals while introducing significant negative consequences for users and platforms alike.
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By "strict," we mean methods such as ID uploads, facial age estimation, credit card checks, or mobile operator verification.
At face value, it may sound reasonable — even like a good idea.
However, there are countless problems with it — many of which have been pointed out by credible observers, repeatedly.
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