Comment on System76 on Age Verification Laws
chunes@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
That’s a lot of fancy words to say they’re bending the knee
Comment on System76 on Age Verification Laws
chunes@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
That’s a lot of fancy words to say they’re bending the knee
Telorand@reddthat.com 5 weeks ago
A relatively small company can’t afford to fight a protracted legal battle or simply ignore the law. They have employees with families, and $800/hr for legal representation adds up fast, not to mention potentially getting hit with $6500 fines per infraction for refusal to comply. They also can’t afford to just not sell in California, which has a huge chunk of the US population.
We don’t have to be happy about the state of things, but it’s not their fault that capitalism and authoritarianism have effectively forced them to comply.
Be upset by all means, but remember to focus your anger upon those who actually put/is putting these laws in place.
chunes@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
Nah, I actively choose to be mad at people who comply with this shit.
The politicians and oligarchs are always going to be shit no matter what. That’s a fundamental law of the universe. Everyone else has a choice.