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The article discusses the increasing trend of mandatory age verification for accessing online content, particularly adult websites. In 2018, the UK government proposed the "porn pass" - a physical card that would require users to verify their identity at a physical store before being granted access to adult websites. This was seen as a low-tech solution to the issue of online anonymity. However, the article suggests that this trend towards mandatory age verification is part of a broader "downward spiral of the internet," where privacy and anonymity are being eroded in the name of security and regulation. The article emphasizes the importance of following the newsletter "The Stepback" for more insights on this topic.
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