GrapheneOS says ❌ to age verification.

[newsgroup@social.vir.group]

@itsfoss love seeing projects stand firm on privacy principles like this.

[bussphomet@app.wafrn.net]

@itsfoss@mastodon.social @rapsneezy@mastodon.social

I think the people of the UK need to pull a V for Vendetta and start shanking their political leaders in the streets.

But yeah maybe
Either that or get a jolla or something.

[vincep73@mastodon.social]

@libreovergratis @itsfoss I appreciate the passion behind your response, and I absolutely agree that privacy tools like GrapheneOS are essential for protecting individuals from surveillance, censorship, and abuse. My concern isn’t about restricting access to these tools—far from it. I use GrapheneOS myself because I value privacy and security, and I believe everyone should have the right to protect themselves.

[vincep73@mastodon.social]

@libreovergratis @itsfoss My question was more about how we, as a community, can address the reality that any tool—no matter how well-intentioned—can be misused. It’s not about blaming the tool or its developers, but about recognizing that bad actors exist and discussing how to mitigate harm without compromising the core values of privacy and openness. For example, how do we ensure that the benefits of GrapheneOS outweigh the risks, and how can we educate users about ethical use?

[vincep73@mastodon.social]

@libreovergratis @itsfoss I’m genuinely curious about this balance, not looking to undermine privacy or promote authoritarianism. I’d love to hear your thoughts on how we can approach this constructively.

[mausr@mastodon.social]

@itsfoss رائع!