That is the dumbest idea since - age verification.

[aakl@infosec.exchange]

That is the dumbest idea since - age verification.

PC Gamer: A new California law says all operating systems, including Linux, need to have some form of age verification at account setup https://www.pcgamer.com/software/operating-systems/a-new-california-law-says-all-operating-systems-including-linux-need-to-have-some-form-of-age-verification-at-account-setup/ #Linux #ageverification

[epic_null@infosec.exchange]

@AAKL Oh hey this is the same law that forbids computers from working! (Section 4A)

[aakl@infosec.exchange]

@Epic_Null He wants you to give your birth date to every tech platform on earth. Very secure.

[vassilis@libranet.de]

@AAKL
Wtf?

[bredroll@mas.to]

@AAKL JFC

[epic_null@infosec.exchange]

@AAKL While true, I am opting to focus on the technical issue because that part is emotionally processing correctly.

Also this was signed by eight people so I am not sure who the "he" is here.

[aakl@infosec.exchange]

@Epic_Null I meant Newsom, But, it doesn't matter. it looks like it's been approved.

[aakl@infosec.exchange]

@tk @lnxw37a2 Sure, to a point. This is the dumbest idea ever. On the plus side, this goes into effect in January 2027, so there's room for some yelling.

[wdormann@infosec.exchange]

@AAKL @tk @lnxw37a2
I assume this will be like the questions you get asked at the beginning of Leisure Suit Larry?

[epic_null@infosec.exchange]

@AAKL It could still always be repealed by the same mechanisms that approved it. i happen to be working on a letter explaining the issues.

I am starting with the "HOLEY CRAP YOU BANNED FUNCTIONING COMPUTERS" partially because I think that argument has a chance at motivating anyone regardless of whether they want survailence tech.