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Re:I'm reluctant to verify my identity or age for any online... by mixmastamyk on Tuesday March 03, 2026 @02:29PM (#47237571)
Browsing history (and input) is used in many court cases today and has been for years, at borders as well. It’s not about whether it’s personal, but rather about establishing intent.

Ignore at your own peril, and enjoy risk with no benefit.

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Re:I'm reluctant to verify my identity or age for any online... by cortesoft on Tuesday March 03, 2026 @05:52PM (#47240247)
Rejecting cookies doesn't erase your browser history.
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Re:I'm reluctant to verify my identity or age for any online... by mixmastamyk on Tuesday March 03, 2026 @06:05PM (#47240383)
Cookies tie the history together across sites, at the other end.
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Re:I'm reluctant to verify my identity or age for any online... by aembleton on Wednesday March 04, 2026 @04:05AM (#47244917)
So do browser fingerprints
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Re:I'm reluctant to verify my identity or age for any online... by mixmastamyk on Wednesday March 04, 2026 @10:58AM (#47249401)
If cookies weren’t needed, they wouldn’t get used. Stop being a party to your own slavery.
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