Most of the smaller sites are doing just that. But mainstream sites do have identification in place.
I still think it’s a clearly designed plan by VPN providers to make themselves relevant.
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Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 3 weeks ago
Depends on the platform surely, couldn’t a lemmy instance just ignore the UK? Not block, ignore.
I am sure I saw that smaller platforms are seeing a surge in popularity because they are not doing it while pornhub saw a large drop. How many switched to a VPN and how many use another site?
echodot@feddit.uk 3 weeks ago
toynbee@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Even safer might be that image that’s been circulating. It states that if you’re in the UK, the hosting site is required to verify your age, but they’re not required to verify your location. Now, please click on of these buttons indicating whether or not you’re in the UK to determine whether age verification must be performed.
(Presumably “I am in the UK” leads to an innocuous website)
sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
I’d prefer: “I’m in the UK and want to be age verified” and “I’m not in the UK and don’t want to be age verified.”
toynbee@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Could you elaborate on why?
sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
It gives more info as to the consequences of clicking that button. If they just ask if you’re in the UK, people could reasonably assume they’re going to serve UK-relevant content. If they say it’s for ave verification purposes directly, people will know they can click the other button to avoid the spyware.