More and more states are mandating age/ID verification for adult content. Which is the lesser evil in this case? Use a "reputable" VPN that has a financial int

More and more states are mandating age/ID verification for adult content. Which is the lesser evil in this case? Use a "reputable" VPN that has a financial interest in not goofing you privacy-wise or else their business grumbles, or do ID verification and therefore de-anonymize yourself just to view content your state gates?