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We don't need age attestation or any kind of identity attestation, period.

• Nevermark 3mo ago
  You are framing the debate in a reasonable way. But apparently are unaware that this debate is being forced by powerful unreasonable people who are not going to give up if we leave a resolution up to them. Reasonable and informed people want to avoid that. By stronger means than repeating “I don’t need that” until we realize that didn’t work. When a site you and i need requires you and I to register with our governments to access it, how is your reasonable opinion going to help us navigate that?
• rocqua 3mo ago
  We definitely need identity attestation in some places. A basic example is when authorising tax return payments. Or when opening a line of credit. Also when getting e.g. a concealed carry license. And similar for government agents executing search warrants, tow truck drivers picking up cars, etc. Identity attestation isn’t a bad thing per se. It’s just something that can be abused.
  • xinayder 3mo ago
    For these things you listed what we have already is enough and works. We don't need to authenticate our ID with a 3rd party prone to data leaks, a simple person looking at our ID is good enough for a dealership. Banks already verify your identity as well and don't require you to use a government app. Law enforcement asks for your ID and check it with their database, which is already enough as well. We don't need age attestation for accessing websites.