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[–] VitoRobles@lemmy.today 1 points 2 hours ago

I'm actually surprised it didn't do that in the first place. Especially in scenarios like dating and finances.

I guess trusting the app developer to implement it was their original strategy. But with all the vibe apps and countless security leaks, maybe giving it to apple/Google, who already knows what your butthole looks like, is the best solution in this use case.

[–] freedickpics@lemmy.ml 3 points 7 hours ago

Surely just having a credit card tied to the account falls under "reasonable measures" to determine age

[–] MalReynolds@slrpnk.net 12 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

This shit is getting way out of control.

Also, Linux / GrapheneOS Master Race

[–] osanna@lemmy.vg 6 points 10 hours ago

getting out of hand? It's way past that.

[–] awaysaway@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 hours ago

what is your plan when this comes to aus?

[–] PeterLG@theblower.au 5 points 15 hours ago

@osanna

Interesting company we (Australia) keep.