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Re:Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access ne... by subscribed on Monday February 09, 2026 @02:46PM (#46950086)
They wouldn't _have to_, audit checks if you stick to law, your own policies and such, but I think they will.
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Re:Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access ne... by varispeed on Monday February 09, 2026 @02:47PM (#46950106)
So how do they prove they actually checked someone's age?
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Re:Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access ne... by Gigachad on Monday February 09, 2026 @04:12PM (#46951407)
They don’t need to prove that. The government or whatever would have to prove that they aren’t checking ages, by going to the site and seeing a lack of age verification.
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Re:Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access ne... by lII1lIlI11ll on Monday February 09, 2026 @04:03PM (#46951271)
How does shop clerk proves they checked someone's age before selling them alcohol?
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