
The Problems With Age Verification
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The Impact of Age Verification on Online Engagement
This chapter examines the effects of age verification processes on user engagement with online content, especially on adult websites. It discusses a study revealing significant traffic losses and the risks associated with users turning to less legitimate alternatives due to compliance burdens. The conversation also addresses privacy concerns, financial implications for content creators, and the potential threat to free expression posed by government surveillance systems.
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