#online id verification

[dsabian]

Australia is planning on banning under 16s from using social media.

So so many reasons this is a stupid idea but the main one is actually, counter-intuitively, ppl's online safety.

Grown ups know how to cross the road safely because they are taught as children. They get to practice with parental supervision when they're kids.

You keep kids off social media then give them unlimited access at 16 and they'll have no frame of reference, no supervision, no working knowledge of how to fact check etc. If you actually want ppl to be safe online, make it part of education.

When discussing Animal Farm in English, talk about how to analyse ideas that sound good but actually result in inequality in practice and then pull up some questionable tweets.

When teaching kids how to research for their next essay, give them a fb rant and show them how to verify the info.

And then whoever is teaching them about personal responsibility should introduce them to tag blocking on tumblr. Show them how to curate their own experience.

Chat gtp should be its own module titled "ai can and will lie to you please for the love of god learn to think for yourself"

[hamadisthings]

AO3 IS IN TROUBLE IF CALIFORNIAN AGE VERIFICATION LAW PASSES

An upcoming Age verification bill centered in California will be voted on Monday-- And as always,instead of actually protecting kids, it will lead to more online censorship and privacy risks, as it will force websites hosting to verify their users age by sending their ID, your browser history would be linked to it. if you live California, call your reps and tell them to oppose the bill AB3080 as it highly unconstitutional.

They also deem LGBT content harmful to minors, as well as mentions of weapons and tobacco, putting them on the same level as NSFW content.

Since AO3 headquarters reside in California, much like Reddit, Twitter,Discord and Youtube (and others) who knows how bad the effects would be. Instead of just effecting Californians (even then its concerning.) the effects would be US or even worldwide. VPNs wont help.

Please take actions here (a script is included to help you) https://www.defendonlineprivacy.com/ca/action.php

Find your rep here https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/

You can also send faxes using this https://faxzero.com/

If you don't live in California, please talk about this,tag your friends and urge others to take actions, make posts and tweets using the hashtags AB3080 and NoOnAB3080

More info HERE

Edit: Lots of this information is outdated for a more recent post click here.

Voting has been delaying until Monday May 13th 2024

[teenagebluebirdstrawberry]

A Identity Verification Platform Without Spending An Arm And A Leg

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### Understanding Identity Verification Platforms

Identity verification platforms are software solutions designed to verify the identities of individuals through various methods, such as document verification, biometric authentication, and database checks. These platforms enable businesses to confirm the identity of their users quickly and accurately, reducing the risk of fraud and enhancing trust in online transactions.

### The Role of GreenID

1. **Advanced Verification Methods**: GreenID leverages advanced verification methods, including document scanning, facial recognition, and machine learning algorithms, to verify the identities of users with a high degree of accuracy. By combining multiple verification techniques, GreenID ensures robust identity verification while minimizing friction for users.

2. **Compliance and Security**: Compliance with regulatory requirements is a top priority for businesses operating in highly regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and telecommunications. GreenID helps businesses stay compliant with regulations such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) by providing robust identity verification solutions that meet regulatory standards.

3. **Fraud Prevention**: Identity theft and account takeover fraud pose significant threats to businesses and their customers. GreenID's fraud prevention capabilities help businesses detect and prevent fraudulent activities by flagging suspicious behavior, verifying the authenticity of user identities, and implementing additional security measures as needed.

4. **Seamless User Experience**: While security is paramount, providing a seamless user experience is equally important. GreenID offers frictionless identity verification solutions that integrate seamlessly into the user onboarding process, allowing businesses to verify the identities of their customers quickly and conveniently without compromising security.

5. **Scalability and Flexibility**: Whether serving small businesses or large enterprises, GreenID's identity verification platform is designed to scale according to the needs of its clients. With flexible deployment options and customizable features, GreenID enables businesses to adapt and grow without constraints.

### Key Considerations for Identity Verification

1. **Accuracy and Reliability**: Accuracy and reliability are non-negotiable when it comes to identity verification. Businesses must choose a verification platform like GreenID that employs robust verification methods and maintains high standards of accuracy.

2. **Regulatory Compliance**: Compliance with regulatory requirements is essential, especially for businesses operating in regulated industries. GreenID helps businesses navigate complex regulatory landscapes by providing solutions that comply with industry regulations and standards.

3. **Integration and Compatibility**: Seamless integration with existing systems and applications is critical for the success of identity verification initiatives. Businesses should choose a verification platform that offers flexible integration options and compatibility with a wide range of platforms and technologies.

4. **Data Security and Privacy**: Protecting sensitive user information is paramount. Businesses must prioritize data security and privacy when selecting an identity verification platform, ensuring that the platform adheres to industry best practices and complies with relevant data protection regulations.

5. **Scalability and Performance**: As businesses grow and evolve, their identity verification needs may change. Choosing a scalable and performance-driven verification platform like GreenID ensures that businesses can accommodate growth and adapt to evolving requirements seamlessly.

### Conclusion

In an era where digital interactions are ubiquitous, identity verification has become a cornerstone of online security and trust. Identity verification platforms like GreenID play a vital role in helping businesses verify the identities of their users quickly, accurately, and securely. By leveraging advanced verification methods, ensuring regulatory compliance, and prioritizing user experience, GreenID empowers businesses to streamline security and deliver seamless digital experiences. As businesses continue to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape, partnering with a trusted identity verification platform like GreenID is essential for safeguarding digital interactions and building trust with customers.

[starwhoopsass]

IMPORTANT: VOICE YOUR OPPOSITION TO AGE VERIFICATION LAW IF YOU LIVE IN CALIFORNIA-STOP AB3080

The California age bill verification will be voted in monday, please call your reps and tell them to oppose the bill AB3080 as it threathens online privacy, as your ID will be linked to your browser history when you want to access a website. They deem LGBT content harmful to minors, as well as weapons and tobacco, putting them on the same level as nsfw content. Since a lot of tech companies resides in California (Youtube,Reddit,Discord,twitter) who know how they will implement this if it passes. Please take actions here (a script is included to help you) https://www.defendonlineprivacy.com/ca/action.php

Find your rep here https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/

You can also send faxes using this https://faxzero.com/ If you don't live in California,please spread the word and urge others to take actions, make posts and wteets using the hashtags AB3080 and NoOnAB3080

Remind your reps that companies pull out a of a state when they are required to do age verification. California cannot afford to lose that kind of money. Also specifically speak to Reps who are potentially losing votes or are more easily persuaded by telling them how popular this could be for their careers.

PLEASE REBLOG !

[picturejasper20]

Wow... people having to identify themselves to a government because of they are part of a group that is seen as ¨other¨ or because they want to learn about a certain topic...where i have seen this before...

I don't know... maybe what it is considered one of the biggest red flags in steps of dehumanization of groups, mainly minorities?

Btw, this is what the people behind KOSA are trying to impose in all the United States of America.

[Image ID: News politcs article about USA politics that says ¨Kansas governor passes law requiring ID to view acts of 'homosexuality' online, vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ bill¨ /.End ID]

Link to the article: https://www.advocate.com/politics/kansas-veto-age-verification-gender-affirming-care-abortion

Edit: Since this gained more notes, for those who don't know KOSA is, it is a USA bill that was reintroduced on May 2023 (last year). It is called ¨Kids Online Safety Act¨ (KOSA for short). It has been introduced and reintroduced for a while now since 2022. It is meant with the intention to ¨protect kids¨ by restricting their use of internet by pushing age restrictions and people having to present their ID to use internet or access certain websites, quite similar to the Kansas state bill that got passed. Many groups and people have criticized this bill for the potential censorship it can come with it and do more harm to the kids than help them. Possible censorship that has been suggested this bill can bring is LGBT+ content, politics and news, mental health search, political and social opinions in general (adults included). What is more, it has been put into question the possible invasion of privacy for both minors and adults by having to share an identification to use certain websites. That people could get censored or doxxed by doing this.

As for the bill itself, there was a hearing earlier today in the Senate. ( April 17th-Wednesday). It could take a while before it gets voted and has to pass different stages. Then it would take months (18 months) to be implemented if it gets passed.

I'm not American myself, so i'm not sure how much i can do about this. What i do recommend is making calls to senators and people involved in pushing this bill to make clear your disapproval of it. Try sign petitions or just telling others about it.

Some sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kids_Online_Safety_Act https://www.stopkosa.com/ https://www.badinternetbills.com/ https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/02/dont-fall-latest-changes-dangerous-kids-online-safety-act

Website to keep track of the KOSA bill movements and cosponsors of the bill:

[fullhalalalchemist]

URGENT: Congress about to pass a mass censorship and surveillance bill under the guise of "protecting children"

May 13 2023

The Senate has been in a "do something!" mode regarding children's online safety. They're using this as an excuse to push for widespread internet censorship and surveillance. The EARN IT Act, has a slimmer chance of passing with widespread opposition and some senators saying they won't vote for it. TLDR;The real threat is actually KOSA (s.1409), the Kid's Online Safety Act, which will mass censor and surveill the entire internet by giving all 50 state attorney generals the power to remove content that is "harmful" for kids, and force you to upload your govt ID online to access the internet. I'll explain how it works below the action items but it's absolutely urgent that anyone who likes having a free and open internet fights back. It's all hands on deck, because this has so much public support it's insane:

HOW TO FIGHT KOSA

CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES & THE COMMERCE COMMITTEE

This is a link to the Senate Commerce Committee phone numbers and a call script to read off of. (202) 224-3121 connects you to the congressional hotline

Opposition is getting drowned, and these upcoming weeks will be heavy for lobbying and they're using young people to do it. We NEED to show these senators that young people are actually opposed to this and don't want it.

2. Sign these petitions

Open Letter Against KOSA

Petition 1

Petition 2

Petition 3

Petition 4

Resistbot: Text PHJDYH to 50409

3. Spread the word.

The opposition is getting absolutely drowned online. Dove has nearly 100k signatures to push for KOSA. Influencers on tiktok are pushing for this without ever having read the bill. Fucking Lizzo is sponsoring it. If you have twitter, reddit, tiktok, are in any community, SPREAD THE WORD, PLEASE.

Here is a linktree with all the above petitions for easy shargin: Link to linktree

HOW KOSA WORKS

First, KOSA pressures platforms to install filters that would wipe the net of anything deemed “inappropriate” for minors. This means instructing platforms to censor. We saw how these filters impacted websites firsthand with tumblr in 2018, with not only blocking all adult content but also sfw queer content such as suicide hotlines, art archives, wiping out entire blogs because they had queer fandom related posts, etc. Places that already use content filters have restricted important information about suicide prevention and LGBTQ+ support groups. KOSA would spread this kind of censorship to every corner of the internet. And who gets to decide what is and isn't harmful for minors? Oh don't worry, just every single state attorney general and the FTC, which is appointed by the president. You know, the same attorney generals that just banned gender-affirming healthcare under the guise that it "ruins mental health" of minors. This is why the Heritage Foundation was one of the first to sponsor the bill because they can use it to censor trans content, and Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee is it's co-author.

Second, KOSA would ramp up the online surveillance of all internet users by forcing websites to use age verification and parental monitoring tools. Yup, that's right. Now every single person who wants to access the internet has to upload their govt ID online to third party apps that get hacked all the time. You queer in a red state? You undocumented? You an activist? Have fun getting all your online activity and metadata attached to your govt ID.  

Over 90+ human and LGBT rights groups agree that KOSA is dangerous and updates to the 2023 version won’t and can’t address the big problems with the bill. This bill has MASSIVE bipartisan support, and the authors Blumenthal and Blackburn (yes, that Blumenthal that's pushing the EARN IT Act, and who also sponsored the RESTRICT Act and SOPA/PIPA if you remember) are using the tragedy of mothers who lost their kids to online harassment and young adults who've been traumatized online to lobby for it, and got Dove the company to use a bunch of influencers to push for this under the guise it prevents eating disorders...I wish I was lying. There are already 30 co-sponsors.

It is all hands on deck. I'm dead serious when I say if this bill is passed it is the beginning if not end of the open and free internet.

[budxpress]

FAQs on Age and id verification in edmonton to buy weed online

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In order to buy weed online in Edmonton, you must go through age and id verification process to prove your age and identity. Here is a Comprehensive list of all possible Questions which a customer must know for age and id verification to buy weed online in Edmonton.

Questions answered in this Article.

· Why is age and id verification required?

· What is the legal age to buy weed in Edmonton?

· is it possible to buy cannabis without age and id verification from a licensed retailer?

· Can I face legal action if I am found Consuming weed if I'm under 18

· what kind of legal action might I face if I am found consuming weed if I am under 18?

· Who enforced this Law?

· Why you should not buy weed from illegal/unverified sources in Edmonton?

· What kind of legal action one might face if they’re found consuming cannabis if they’re under 18?

· Which documents are required for age and id verification?

· are my documents for age and id verification safe

Why is age and id verification required?

Age and ID verification is required to ensure that only legal adults are able to purchase and consume cannabis products. This measure helps to prevent minors from accessing cannabis, which can have negative effects on their health and development.

What is the legal age to buy weed in Edmonton?

The legal age for purchasing and consuming cannabis in Alberta is 18 years old (or 19 in some provinces).

is it possible to buy cannabis without age and id verification from a licensed retailer?

No, it is not possible to buy cannabis without age and ID verification from a licensed retailer in Alberta. Retailers are required by law to verify the age and identity of their customers before selling them cannabis products.

For more info on cannabis retail rules and regulations visit the Official Alberta government website. provides information for cannabis retail store employees and includes a section on the legal requirements for age and ID verification. It states that “It is illegal to sell cannabis to anyone under the legal age or without verifying their age and identity. Retail cannabis stores must check your government-issued photo identification to confirm your age and identity.”

Can I face legal action if I am found Consuming weed if I'm under 18?

Yes, you can face legal action if you are found consuming weed and you are under 18 years old.

what kind of legal action might I face if I am found consuming weed if i am under 18?

If you are found consuming weed and you are under 18 years old in Alberta (or in other provinces where the legal age is 19), you may face legal consequences. The specific penalties may vary depending on the province and the circumstances of the offence, but generally, underage cannabis use is considered a violation of the law.

Possible legal consequences for underage cannabis use can include fines, mandatory education or treatment programs, and even criminal charges in some cases. The severity of the penalties may depend on factors such as the amount of cannabis involved, whether it was consumed in a public place, and whether it was sold or distributed to minors by adults.

It is important to note that underage cannabis use can also have significant health and developmental risks. Cannabis use can impact brain development and lead to negative effects on memory, attention, and learning abilities. Therefore, it is important to abide by the legal age restrictions and to make informed decisions about cannabis use.

Which organization/s enforces these Laws on cannabis?

The Cannabis Act is enforced by various government agencies, including Health Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and local law enforcement agencies.

Why you should not buy weed from illegal/unverified sources in Edmonton?

It is not recommended to buy weed from illegal or unverified sources in Edmonton (or anywhere else). Purchasing cannabis products from illegal sources can be unsafe, as these products may be contaminated or contain harmful substances. Additionally, buying cannabis from illegal sources supports illegal activities and undermines the legal cannabis industry.

which documents can i use for age verification?

In Edmonton, and throughout Alberta, government-issued photo identification cards are the primary documents used for age verification. These include:

Driver’s licenses

Alberta Identification cards

Passport issued by the Government of Canada

These documents typically include the person’s name, date of birth, and photo, which are used to verify their age and identity. It is important to note that the identification card must be current and not expired. Some retail cannabis stores may also accept other government-issued identification documents, such as military identification cards or immigration documents. However, it is best to confirm with the specific retailer what types of identification they accept.

Are my documents for age and id verification safe?

In general, the documents you provide for age and ID verification are safe and secure. Licensed cannabis retailers in Alberta are required to comply with strict privacy and security regulations, including those outlined in the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). These regulations are in place to protect your personal information, including your name, address, date of birth, and any other information that may be included on your ID.

Licensed retailers are required to store your personal information securely and to only use it for the purpose of verifying your age and identity. They are not permitted to share your information with third parties without your consent, except in limited circumstances as outlined by law.

Furthermore, you can find the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) guidelines for how retailers must handle customer information, including the secure disposal of personal information when it is no longer needed.

Overall, you can feel confident that your documents and personal information are being handled in a secure and responsible manner by licensed cannabis retailers in Alberta.

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[sprintverify]

SprintVerify

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The process of customer verification can involve collecting and verifying personal information and documentation from the customer, such as their name, address, and government-issued identification. This information is used to confirm that the person trying to access an account or service is who they claim to be. Various methods can be used for customer verification, including document verification, biometric authentication, database checks, and two-factor authentication (2FA).

Customer verification has become increasingly important in recent years, as more transactions and interactions are taking place online. This has created new opportunities for fraudsters to steal personal information and engage in illegal activities. By implementing customer verification processes, businesses can protect themselves and their customers from these risks.

In addition to providing security benefits, customer verification can also enhance the customer experience by providing peace of mind and building trust between the customer and the business. By ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to accounts and services, businesses can also reduce the risk of fraudulent chargebacks and improve the overall efficiency of their operations.

By implementing customer verification processes, businesses can improve security, reduce risk, and provide a better customer experience.

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Enhanced security: Customer verification helps to ensure that the person accessing an account or making a transaction is who they claim to be, reducing the risk of unauthorized access, fraud, and identity theft.

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Reduced risk of chargebacks: By verifying customer identities, businesses can reduce the risk of fraudulent chargebacks, which occur when a customer disputes a transaction they did not make.

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Overall, customer verification is an important tool for businesses that want to improve security, comply with regulations, reduce risk, and build trust with their customers. By implementing a customer verification solution, businesses can protect their customers' data and improve the overall customer experience.

There are many customer verification platforms available, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. The best platform for customer verification depends on the specific needs of a business, such as the level of security required, the type of verification methods needed, and the budget available.

There are several methods that businesses can use to verify their customers, depending on their specific needs and requirements. Some common methods include:

Document verification: This involves verifying the authenticity of a government-issued ID, such as a passport or driver's license, by comparing it to a database or using computer vision technology to scan and analyze the document.

Biometric authentication: This involves verifying a customer's identity using biometric data, such as facial recognition, fingerprints, or voice recognition.

Database checks: This involves verifying a customer's identity by checking their personal information against public or private databases, such as credit bureaus or government records.

Two-factor authentication (2FA): This involves requiring customers to provide two forms of identification, such as a password and a one-time code sent via text message or email.

In-person verification: This involves verifying a customer's identity in person, such as by asking them to provide identification and taking a photo or video of them.

It's important to note that businesses should only collect and use customer data for verification purposes that are necessary and relevant to the services provided. Additionally, businesses should comply with applicable laws and regulations, such as those related to data privacy and protection.

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[zestyxwesley]

⚠️🚨IMPORTANT PLEASE DO NOT SCROLL🚨⚠️

⚠️🚨FINAL UPDATE (POSSIBLY)🚨⚠️

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writing this as of: july 19th 2024

deadline: october 1st 2024

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i need as many people as possible to blaze this to help me reach more people who can help

after some more research ive come to the conclusion that the correct bill id is hb164

that being said i need everyone who sees this to please email the following orgs listed to try and get it sued and shot down

i need this to be done IN MASS

please i need your help in saving alabama from internet censorship

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what i will say is that the person who informed me of this bill months ago never specified the bill id and only specified the date it will take effect

when questioned what the bill id was they simply said they didnt know which i find suspicious considering that they knew only the date and not the id aswell which is the most important info i should be knowing

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⚠️🚨THIS IS A CRY FOR HELP🚨⚠️

⚠️🚨PLEASE SHARE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN🚨⚠️

as you all know by now i live in alabama

well i need your help in getting an age verification bill that just passed here and will take effect october 1st 2024

the bill id is hb164

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despite this allegedly only targetting porn sites my state is incredibly fascist and incredibly bigotted

meaning that they can and very well could target sites that are not porn sites such as twitter tumblr and instagram and if they do those platforms will geoblock alabama as they cannot change tos and community guidelines for just one state

this bill could also target any content online that is dubbed 'harmful to minors' which can and most likely will target (including but not limited to) queer content sexual health/ex content and content about abuse mental illness or addiction

i need your help getting it sued qnd shot down so i dont lose everything i have left

the internet is my only safe space and the only way i can talk to my bf (aka the single thing keeping me alive atm)

PLEASE help me out

this is a link to a thread of resources i made on my twitter

if you dont have twitter then i recommend emailing atleast one of the following orgs

i highly recommend emailing aclu of alabama out of all of them

aclu of alabama: info@aclualabama.org

other orgs you can contact:

eff: info@eff.org

fight for the future: team@fightforthefuture.org

aclu: info@acludc.org or media@acludc.org

(ending disclaimer: this was my kosa announcement; however as it was no longer relevant ive changed it to more important stuff; instead of deleting it i decided to use the boost it already had to spread this message farther)

[maclanahan--mermaid-comics]

Hey Americans, I know there is a LOT happening, but please contact your house rep on KOSA. This will make it illegal for me to post my art online in order to "protect kids" cause those who sponsor it want to use it try to suppress LGBT content.

On a more cyber security side, I also don't trust website's having to use government issued IDs for age verification cause the chance for Identity theft will skyrocket through the roof. Since I keep my online stuff VERY separated, I will not use any website that requires ID.

[vetted-gaza-funds]

hey i'm not sure who to go to for this, but do you have resources on vetting a specific gofundme? most of the "vetted" ones i see on here just link to a tumblr post as "proof." my friend is trying to convince me to donate thousands to a gofundme that has a "deadline" of overnight, to me it seems scammy. i thought people in gaza can't access money immediately? can't find any other info about the fund online.

tl;dr below

Re: how to check up on a specific fundraiser, a lot of organizations running verification efforts will keep a spreadsheet of fundraisers that you can search by name, campaign title, social media handles, etc. That’s what I do when checking campaigns that are new on tumblr, since sometimes they were verified by OOB or another org before making a blog here. You can check my pinned post for some links. You can also find websites and/or social media accounts for some of the verification efforts that will explain who they are and how they verify people.

The ones linking to tumblr posts as proof are doing so because certain users are known to be Palestinian Arabic speakers who are personally vetting fundraisers. el-shab-hussein, nabulsi, or 90-ghost vouching for a fundraiser means that they have spoken personally to the organizer, seen ID documents, cross checked socials/phone numbers, sometimes even called them on the phone in real time and heard the war planes overhead. Hussein and Nairuz keep a spreadsheet as well that is also linked in my pinned post. It’s the source for most verifications on this blog.

All I can say is that you’ll just have to read what you can about the person or organization who did the vetting and use your own judgment. That’s all the vetters are asking folks to do. If this is a fundraiser where you can’t seem to find a verification source at all, dm me at palms-upturned and I’ll try to see what I can find quickly since the deadline is so urgent.

Re: the deadline, off the top of my head I don’t know of a fund with an overnight/today deadline, but I have seen a lot of funds with multiple deadlines. Needing to raise x amount of money to evacuate a member of the family who is in most urgent need, needing to raise a certain amount by a certain day in order to ensure that an evacuating child can be accompanied by an adult family member, needing to meet the goal by a certain day to make sure that the whole family isn’t separated, or in Bilal’s case recently, because he was raising funds from Germany on a visa which was not renewed simply because he is Palestinian, and needed to meet the goal before potentially being deported to Palestine, where he would no longer be able to raise funds. It’s not necessarily unusual for people to set a very sudden deadline or even multiple ones. Emergencies are constantly happening and the banks and travel agencies are also trying to squeeze as much money out of people as possible.

When people set these deadlines and goal amounts, they are also trying to take into account things like how long it will take to access the funds and how much of a cut will be taken by all the third parties down the line. Honestly, if there’s something that needs clarifying, you can usually just talk to people. Ask the organizer or one of the users who have been keeping in touch with them and promoting the fundraiser with updates. These folks are trying to be as transparent as possible and stay connected with anyone who can help them. They’re not going to dodge your questions. And they can explain best what sort of time/money constraints apply to them specifically. It differs depending on the banking situation, number/age of family members, offers and/or ultimatums from the travel agency, etc.

But the truth is that you and me both don’t have the know-how to verify this sort of thing ourselves any more than we could verify whether or not someone has cancer or is living on the streets or any number of reasons people launch fundraisers. Any time you donate to a cause like this, you’re putting some amount of trust in the organizer, the platform, and the people promoting the fund. But never in my life have I donated to a crowdfund that has been put through such intense scrutiny and as many layers of verification as Gaza fundraisers right now. Platforms like GFM are requiring constant updates about every penny spent of raised funds, and it still doesn’t guarantee that people’s verified fundraisers won’t be nuked and refunded without any real explanation to anyone involved. I’ve had I think five or six donations to various fundraisers refunded back to me at this point when I didn’t even want a refund. Zionists are mass reporting Gaza funds and smearing both the families and the people who are verifying and promoting them. Scammers pretending to be Gazan are not going to have a remotely easy time of it. Things are engineered to be as difficult as possible for people actually in Gaza.

tl;dr— if you need help with finding an actual source of verification, since this seems to be an emergency, dm me at palms-upturned for assistance. Obviously can’t say if this campaign is legit without knowing which one it is. Otherwise, you can check my pinned post for a list of orgs/spreadsheets/master lists of verified campaigns that you can cross reference. If you need more info on who’s doing the vetting and how, find the website and/or socmed page for the person or organization. You can also usually ask organizers/the people helping promote their campaigns directly for clarification on anything that’s confusing. But considering the harsh discrimination against Palestinians on crowdfunding platforms like GFM and PayPal, and the extra scrutiny their fundraisers are subjected to, you’re at a pretty low risk of being scammed most of the time. Sudden deadlines aren’t uncommon because emergencies are happening every day and the banks and travel agencies are squeezing as much money as possible out of people.

[theprettynosferatu]

Baby, what are you talking about? Of course it looks slutty, I thought that was the whole point! What? You're kidding me right? You've been showing off your body online forever! It's like, your favorite thing in the world! Look, stop joking around. You're starting to worry me.

Hang on. What do you mean you never send pics? You... oh, you really don't remember, do you? I'm... honestly I don't know how you can forget something like that! You told me over and over it was your favorite thing in the world! Do you seriously not remember? You are the one that rubbed and rubbed telling me how amazing the attention felt!

Shy? Since when? I mean, you pretend to be shy sometimes, sure. To make the men you send pics to feel special. The whole "I never do this but you got me soooo horny" bit. You taught me that! Come on. You're fucking with me, right?

Slow down. Something's... wrong. I mean, people forget stuff all the time, but this is kinda scary. How do you think we started chatting? Okay. Yeah. Except it didn't happen that way. You sent a pic first thing! I have the screenshot right here! Oh, come on, like I'd just happen to have a photoshopped screenshot prepared!

Look, have you been sleeping? Eating well? Going to the gym?

Have you... you know, talked to someone about this? Not online, honey. Like... a professional. Because it's not normal to forget that kind of stuff!

College? What college? You dropped out when you... you know. When you joined that site. The full time porndoll plan, remember? Look, I'll send you the link! That's you! Oh, you're accusing me of faking your verification picture? No, I've never even seen your ID! You told me you thought you look dreadful in it!

Okay, let's calm down. You trust me, right? We'll... I don't know, find a way to... fix this somehow. Get you well. I know a very good doctor, in fact.

I'll take care of it. So for now just... relax and only worry about making content. The new lights should be arriving soon. You don't remember ordering those either? Oh dear. This is worse than I thought. Okay, panicking won't solve a thing. Here, take this. It'll help you calm down. I'll go call the doctor right now and in the meantime you can edge your slutty pussy a bit.

That always relaxes you. You told me that yourself, after all.

[titleknown]

So, in other news, they're trying to push an Age Verification Bill in Arizona.

Which, I've talked a fair bit about why this is bad but long story short, it would be a massive privacy risk, whether requiring government IDs or facial scanning, and it would lead to massive amounts of self-censorship in an effort to avoid leading to being categorized under that bill, which means more stuff like the Tumblr purge.

Or, as in the case of other states who've passed laws like this, pull out of them entirely.

Bad news is it's passed the State House and Senate, good news is our state governor, Katie Hobbs, can still veto it.

If you live in Arizona, call her office at 602-542- 4331 and tell her to veto this terrible censorship bill.

There's a terrifying push for laws that'd restrict online speech on a federal level, but we cannot forget about the ones threatening us at the state level.

[botgal]

Update on AB 3080 and AB 1949

AB 3080 (age verification for adult websites and online purchase of products and services not allowed for minors) and AB 1949 (prohibiting data collection on individuals less than 18 years of age) both officially have hearing dates for the California Senate Judiciary Committee.

The hearing date for these bills is scheduled to be Tuesday 07/02/2024. Which means that the deadline to turn in position letters is going to be noon one week before the hearing on 06/25/2024. It's not a lot of time from this moment, but I'm certain we can each turn one in before then

Remember that position letters should be single topic, in strict opposition of what each bill entails. Keep on topic and professional when writing them. Let us all do our best to keep these bills from leaving committee so that we don't have to fight them on the Senate floor. But let's also not stop sending correspondence to our state representatives anyway.

Remember, the jurisdiction of the Senate Judiciary Committee is as follows.

"Bills amending the Civil Code, Code of Civil Procedure, Evidence Code, Family Code, and Probate Code. Bills relating to courts, judges, and court personnel. Bills relating to liens, claims, and unclaimed property. Bills relating to privacy and consumer protection."

Best of luck everyone. And thank you for your efforts to fight this so far.

Below is linked the latest versions of the bills.

Below are the links to the Committee's homepage which gives further information about the Judiciary Committee, and the page explaining further in depth their letter policy.

Edit: Was requested to add in information such as why these bills are bad and what sites could potentially be affected by these bills. So here's the explanation I gave in asks.

Why are these bills bad?

Both bills are essentially age verification requirement laws. AB 3080 explicitly, and AB 1949 implicitly.

AB 3080 strictly is calling for dangerous age verification requirements for both adult websites and any website which sells products or services which it is illegal for minors to access in California. While this may sound like a good idea on paper, it's important to keep in mind that any information that's put online is at risk of being extracted and used by bad actors like hackers. Even if there are additional requirements by the law that data be deleted after its used for its intended purpose and that it not be used to trace what websites people access. The former of which provides very little protection from people who could access the databases of identification that are used for verification, and the latter which is frankly impossible to completely enforce and could at any time reasonably be used by the government or any surveying entity to see what private citizens have been looking at since their ID would be linked to the access and not anonymized.

AB 1949 is nominally to protect children from having their data collected and sold without permission on websites. However by restricting this with an age limit it opens up similar issues wherein it could cause default requirements for age verification for any website so that they can avoid liability by users and the state.

What websites could they affect?

AB 3080, according to the bill's text, would affect websites which sells the types of items listed below

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(b) Products or services that are illegal to sell to a minor under state law that are subject to subdivision (a) include all of the following:

(1) An aerosol container of paint that is capable of defacing property, as referenced in Section 594.1 of the Penal Code.

(2) Etching cream that is capable of defacing property, as referenced in Section 594.1 of the Penal Code.

(3) Dangerous fireworks, as referenced in Sections 12505 and 12689 of the Health and Safety Code.

(4) Tanning in an ultraviolet tanning device, as referenced in Sections 22702 and 22706 of the Business and Professions Code.

(5) Dietary supplement products containing ephedrine group alkaloids, as referenced in Section 110423.2 of the Health and Safety Code.

(6) Body branding, as referenced in Sections 119301 and 119302 of the Health and Safety Code.

(c) Products or services that are illegal to sell to a minor under state law that are subject to subdivision (a) include all of the following:

(1) Firearms or handguns, as referenced in Sections 16520, 16640, and 27505 of the Penal Code.

(2) A BB device, as referenced in Sections 16250 and 19910 of the Penal Code.

(3) Ammunition or reloaded ammunition, as referenced in Sections 16150 and 30300 of the Penal Code.

(4) Any tobacco, cigarette, cigarette papers, blunt wraps, any other preparation of tobacco, any other instrument or paraphernalia that is designed for the smoking or ingestion of tobacco, products prepared from tobacco, or any controlled substance, as referenced in Division 8.5 (commencing with Section 22950) of the Business and Professions Code, and Sections 308, 308.1, 308.2, and 308.3 of the Penal Code.

(5) Electronic cigarettes, as referenced in Section 119406 of the Health and Safety Code.

(6) A less lethal weapon, as referenced in Sections 16780 and 19405 of the Penal Code."

This is stated explicitly to include "internet website on which the owner of the internet website, for commercial gain, knowingly publishes sexually explicit content that, on an annual basis, exceeds one-third of the contents published on the internet website". Wherein "sexually explicit content" is defined as "visual imagery of an individual or individuals engaging in an act of masturbation, sexual intercourse, oral copulation, or other overtly sexual conduct that, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value."

This would likely not include websites like AO3 or any website which displays NSFW content not in excess of 1/3 of the content on the site. Possibly not inclusive of writing because of the "visual imagery", but don't know at this time. In any case we don't want to set a precedent off of which it could springboard into non-commercial websites or any and all places with NSFW content.

AB 1949 is a lot more broad because it's about general data collection by any and all websites in which they might sell personal data collected by the website to third parties, especially if aimed specifically at minors or has a high chance of minors commonly accesses the site. But with how broad the language is I can't say there would be ANY limits to this one. So both are equally bad and would require equal attention in my opinion.

[babycharmander]

I cannot find the post but there is a post explaining that NO DISCORD SERVER SHOULD BE ASKING FOR YOUR REAL LIFE ID.

Do not join ANY discord server that asks for your ID. I cannot even begin to articulate how dangerous this is. There is no reason whatsoever to do this. If they say it’s for “age verification” they’re either fools or acting maliciously because that is stupid easy to fake and means absolutely nothing in terms of age verification.

Never ever ever EVER post your ID online, even just to send it to a single mod for “verification.” All that does is open the door for things like identity theft, stalking, and doxxing, NONE of which you want.

[fullhalalalchemist]

🚨🚨🚨Congress hiding behind "protecting" LGBTQ+ to push for censorship bills that would harm us

May 8, 2023

The EARN IT Act isn't the only bill Congress is rushing through this session that's secret goal is to censor and surveil Americans, especially queer ones.

KOSA (s.1409), or the Kid's Online Safety Act, is being hailed across the mainstream media and congress as the best bill to "protect children online from algorithmic harm" by essentially, blocking content that gives minors anxiety, depression, eating and substance abuse disorders, online bullying and harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, suicidal behaviors, and addiction. It's gives the FTC, who are politically appointed by the president, and all 50 state attorney generals enforcement power to do this. As long as they can justify a website 'harmed' a minor by having content that leads to 'anxiety, sexual exploitation, and suicidal behaviors', they will push lawsuit over lawsuit to that site until it censors that content for the minor.

Oh, but that's not it, either. HOW will websites determine who is and isn't a minor? Well don't worry, because the bill says "age verification isn't required". That however does nothing to stop websites from pushing age verification. When they're about to be held liable and sued for millions, when there's an age verification lobby that has pushed these bills successfully in half the states, when websites should know "reasonably" that theres a minor, they are GOING to go for age verification. Multiple experts agree that this would happen.

Last year, nearly 100+ LGBT and human rights orgs sent a letter opposing KOSA. They were ignored and Senator Blumenthal (same guy who is pushing the EARN IT Act) met with different orgs to "update the language". Except nothing in the update language changes any of it's impact. Sure, they removed "grooming" from being a target of this bill and instead are focusing on "mental health". Except, the Missouri Attorneys General, in his emergency order banning gender affirming care, cited a number of medical studies effectively claiming that access to gender affirming care is causing young people to experience mental health issues. They will use ANY excuse to censor content.

This is the tumblr purge 2.0 but for the entire internet. It's just as bad as the EARN IT Act. And it has IMMENSE levels of support. You have the national Eating Disorder Coalition, child advocacy orgs, the freaking American Psychological Association, LIZZO!!!! supporting this. It needs IMMENSE levels of backlash from us, the grassroots, the people.

The best way to fight back is to CALL YOUR SENATORS. It's now going to go to the commerce committee for markup, after it will head to a vote. This is going to be fasttracked and most likely voted on this month or June. It's all hands on deck.

Link to call script to read off alongside numbers to call:

A bunch of petitions you can sign (takes less than 5 min)

Open Letter Against KOSA

Petition 1

Petition 2

Petition 3

Petition 4

Resistbot: Text PHJDYH to 50409

And more information here: Linktree

This is a great TLDR article to read: Vox Article

TLDR; Congress's new bill KOSA that has an immense amount of bipartisan support will lead to internet censorship by giving all state attorney generals, even the ones in Texas and Florida, power to sue websites for "harmful" content and decide what is "dangerous" for minors, force websites to make you upload your govt ID online, and lead to widespread abuse of queer youth. We have to fight back NOW or else we will see an internet-wide purge of any adult and queer content online, globally.