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@QuantumSpecter@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 16 days ago

Spotify fans threaten to return to piracy as music streamer introduces new face-scanning age checks in the UK

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Spotify fans threaten to return to piracy as music streamer introduces new face-scanning age checks in the UK

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@QuantumSpecter@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 16 days ago
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Spotify is the latest app to bring in age verification
  • @haloduder@thelemmy.club
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    This age-verification bullshit is a fine example of how governments represent their rulers, not their citizens.

    • @chilicheeselies@lemmy.world
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      I dont understand this take. This is a “think of the children” bs that panders to (certain) citizens. Also a thinly veiled attempt at data collection of its citizens en masse

      • @Reddfugee42@lemmy.world
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        10•16 days ago

        Sounds like you understand the take perfectly

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