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Techlore
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UK's age verification laws are creating a dystopian internet where you can't access sites without proving your identity first. People are finally waking up to how terrifying mandatory identity verification really is. Your anonymous internet is disappearing 🧵

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Techlore
@techlore.tech

What's happening in the UK: • Users must verify identity to access many websites • Government-mandated age checks spreading across platforms • Real names and documents required for basic internet access The "show your papers" internet is here.

Techlore
@techlore.tech

Why this is terrifying: ✅ Destroys online anonymity & free expression ✅ Discriminates against those without official documents ✅ Sets precedent for authoritarian control worldwide ✅ Makes whistleblowing and dissent nearly impossible