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A comment on California moves to exempt Linux from its age-verification law after backlash. Parent comment

Re:California moves to exempt Linux from its age-verificatio... by dpkirchner on Monday May 25, 2026 @09:11PM (#48273835)
Surely parents can look at the sites and decide for themselves whether or not they are suitable.
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Re:California moves to exempt Linux from its age-verificatio... by stouset on Monday May 25, 2026 @10:25PM (#48274266)
I am certain that with even two minutes of thought you can understand why this makes zero sense.
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Re:California moves to exempt Linux from its age-verificatio... by dpkirchner on Tuesday May 26, 2026 @03:56PM (#48285136)
I thought for more than two minutes before replying, so I guess not. What makes it difficult for someone who cares about what their child looks at online to determine for themselves what sites are suitable?
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