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Re:Lyft’s algorithm is trying to block people with names lik... by koyote on Saturday January 11, 2020 @09:07PM (#22023952)
It's ironic that you specifically mention Germany.

Although you are correct about nudity not being a big deal there, they actually have specific laws about the names that newborn children are allowed to be given.

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Re:Lyft’s algorithm is trying to block people with names lik... by AdrianB1 on Sunday January 12, 2020 @08:14AM (#22026145)
That is a different matter: state control over citizens. We have the same laws, inspired from Germany (we are geographically close).
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