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Flappers 08/14/25 3:16:49 PM #1: |
In case you didn't already know, Youtube came out with a new bogus AI age-verification system yesterday. The AI monitors your history and determines if you are under 18 based on the content you watch. So if you're an autistic person with "younger" interests or somebody just trying to play cartoons for their kids, Youtube will just lock you out and you have to send them sensitive information about your ID in order to get back in. What's scary is that a whole bunch of platforms in several countries have suddenly rolled out mass censorship and ID requests at the same time, all under the guise that it's to "protect children" -- but we know damn well it ain't. Youtube literally allows a subculture of baby monkey torture porn on youtube-kids, so I don't buy it for a second. So uninstall the youtube app, leave it a horrible review, cancel premium, and if you happen to be on the Godforsaken website that is Twitter, @ them and tell them how much they suck. --- I call Cthulhu "daddy" ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MomSpringfield 08/14/25 3:21:43 PM #2: |
Just when you think youtube can't sink any lower. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Yellow 08/14/25 3:38:46 PM #3: |
Alternative? ... Copied to Clipboard!
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TigerTycoon 08/14/25 3:41:54 PM #4: |
I knew of this already, but really, all this forced censorship and online ID collection by corporations and governments all around the world "for the kids" all happening within a few weeks of each other feels more planned than coincidental. --- YOU COULDN'T AFFORD IT! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Lokarin 08/14/25 3:45:44 PM #5: |
Doesn't this mean we don't need to censor ourselves on youtube any more? --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ParanoidObsessive 08/14/25 3:47:16 PM #6: |
Yellow posted... Alternative? This is the real problem. --- "Wall of Text'D!" --- oldskoolplayr76 "POwned again." --- blight family ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Flappers 08/14/25 3:50:29 PM #7: |
ParanoidObsessive posted... This is the real problem.Yeah. Youtube might as well have a monopoly, just like Google. It's sickening. Sometimes I feel like companies have more right that people in America. Can't go a single damn month without one ruining something. --- I call Cthulhu "daddy" ... Copied to Clipboard!
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angeleyes94 08/14/25 3:51:30 PM #8: |
I told you to stop watching coco melon --- You aren't even really reading my posts; you're just staring at your e-mail client and fondly reminiscing about that hobo you stabbed to death. :P ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Flappers 08/14/25 3:51:41 PM #9: |
TigerTycoon posted... I knew of this already, but really, all this forced censorship and online ID collection by corporations and governments all around the world "for the kids" all happening within a few weeks of each other feels more planned than coincidental.I know! It's scary, right? --- I call Cthulhu "daddy" ... Copied to Clipboard!
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faramir77 08/14/25 4:13:14 PM #10: |
I would absolutely never share any identification documents with a website. If they ask for it, I'm done. YouTube would be especially stupid since I'm pretty sure I made my account in 2007. Almost every person in the world has had their personal information compromised in data breaches, imagine if they got your driver's license or passport, holy shit. --- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiCtAUrZbUk -- Defeating the Running Man of Ocarina of Time in a race since 01/17/2009. -- ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Idiot_Savant 08/14/25 4:28:40 PM #11: |
They removed one of my videos for being harmful to kids. It was an Elden Ring boss fight. No dialog from me, nothing on mic or recorded. Just straight up boss fight footage. I didn't get a strike for it but I have no idea why they took it down --- More the former than the latter tbh ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Mystic_Myotis 08/14/25 4:39:23 PM #12: |
What counts as "adult"? >_> --- Hi ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ParanoidObsessive 08/14/25 4:51:55 PM #13: |
faramir77 posted... I would absolutely never share any identification documents with a website. If they ask for it, I'm done. Just track down one of the many websites that have been set up to generate fake ID info using politician or celebrity names. Google thinks they already have some of my personal info from when I signed up for my Gmail account 20 years ago. But I used a fake name and fake personal info, because fuck Google. I'd have zero qualms with giving them a photo that convinces the AI that I'm actually the CEO of Google. --- "Wall of Text'D!" --- oldskoolplayr76 "POwned again." --- blight family ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Ogurisama 08/14/25 5:06:11 PM #14: |
Flappers posted... Yeah. Youtube might as well have a monopoly, just like Google. It's sickening. Sometimes I feel like companies have more right that people in America. Can't go a single damn month without one ruining something.Sad thing is, Monopolys like this are near impossible to prevent, even with laws that try and stop them. People will always gravitate to sites that offer usually the better or smoother user experience. --- http://cdn-android.apptap.com/img/870/mobi.colortrilogy.bitlink/267135850.png https://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/12/10/5/uv4r7nGyrE6ylt2lHGWpiQ2.gif ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Flappers 08/14/25 5:12:07 PM #15: |
Ogurisama posted... Sad thing is, Monopolys like this are near impossible to prevent, even with laws that try and stop them. People will always gravitate to sites that offer usually the better or smoother user experience.In the hypercapitalist hellhole that is America, this is known as bullshit. These companies also get to sway our politics. --- I call Cthulhu "daddy" ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Questionmarktarius 08/14/25 5:13:25 PM #16: |
faramir77 posted... I would absolutely never share any identification documents with a website. If they ask for it, I'm done. YouTube would be especially stupid since I'm pretty sure I made my account in 2007.I don't even log in to websites, unless absolutely necessary, after deciding if bothering with a signup is even worth it. The general axiom, since the beginning of the internet still holds true:
Is your website even worth it, with 1% of the traffic you had before? ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Questionmarktarius 08/14/25 5:35:20 PM #18: |
Ogurisama posted... People will always gravitate to sites that offer usually the better or smoother user experience.required reading: https://pluralistic.net/2023/01/21/potemkin-ai/#hey-guys Any given service/platform/business/etc. eventually becomes so goddamn terrible that everyone suddenly leaves at once. All it takes, is a competitor who is less shitty. Then the cycle repeats. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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we_dey 08/14/25 5:38:05 PM #19: |
You could also just like, stop watching kids cartoons since most of you are in your 40s --- There is water at the bottom of the ocean ... Copied to Clipboard!
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faramir77 08/14/25 5:39:51 PM #20: |
we_dey posted... You could also just like, stop watching kids cartoons since most of you are in your 40s Bro you are literally posting on GameFAQs my guy --- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiCtAUrZbUk -- Defeating the Running Man of Ocarina of Time in a race since 01/17/2009. -- ... Copied to Clipboard!
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pedro45 08/14/25 6:01:59 PM #21: |
we_dey posted... You could also just like, stop watching kids cartoons since most of you are in your 40s Oh, you're one of those. You ever seen DW call her mom a bitch on Arthur? You ever listen to Darwin and Gumball sing about how life is meh and meaningless on Amazing World of Gumball? The cartoons may be aimed at something kids can watch, but it's not just for kids. --- Warning: Sometimes biased http://i.imgur.com/V0x5fw8.jpg http://i.imgur.com/IOovUge.gif http://i.imgur.com/zw7bqPH.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Kallainanna 08/14/25 6:05:35 PM #22: |
Hurray for dystopia, can't wait to be hauled off for thought crimes. --- "I used to hate myself, but now I think I'm alright I don't know quite who I am, oh, but man, I am trying." - Courtney Barnett, Small Poppies ... Copied to Clipboard!
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adjl 08/14/25 6:18:27 PM #23: |
The really dumb thing about this is that the "AI age verification" is going to conclude that the minors that are currently watching adult content that they shouldn't are adults and therefore do nothing to stop them from doing so. TigerTycoon posted... I knew of this already, but really, all this forced censorship and online ID collection by corporations and governments all around the world "for the kids" all happening within a few weeks of each other feels more planned than coincidental. A bit of both, I expect. Most likely, companies have had plans like this lurking in the wings for a while in case censorship and ID verification became an issue, so when anyone decided to go forward with theirs (and, notably, banks decided it was a good idea to start refusing service for transactions they don't like, and everybody has to appease banks), everyone followed suit shortly thereafter because they don't want to be left as the only one that "doesn't care about the kids" (and also to keep up with everyone else's data collection, which is the real business most of these companies are in). --- This is my signature. It exists to keep people from skipping the last line of my posts. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Flappers 08/14/25 8:02:22 PM #25: |
we_dey posted... You could also just like, stop watching kids cartoons since most of you are in your 40sSome of us are autistic, dey. I just want to watch pokemon videos without a website asking for my Goddamn ssn. --- I call Cthulhu "daddy" ... Copied to Clipboard!
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dj1200 08/14/25 8:03:35 PM #26: |
Nah. --- "It was so ridiculous and I have so many feelings about it." -Virtual Energies ... Copied to Clipboard!
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wwinterj25 08/14/25 8:05:04 PM #27: |
Boycott GameFAQs.....oh wait. --- One who knows nothing can understand nothing. http://psnprofiles.com/wwinterj ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Flappers 08/14/25 8:13:28 PM #28: |
dj1200 posted... Nah.Did you mean to say "Baa"? https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/5/5bbe8c7b.jpg --- I call Cthulhu "daddy" ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ParanoidObsessive 08/14/25 8:19:35 PM #29: |
adjl posted... The really dumb thing about this is that the "AI age verification" is going to conclude that the minors that are currently watching adult content that they shouldn't are adults and therefore do nothing to stop them from doing so. The really dumb thing about this is that it realistically has absolutely nothing to do with minors at all. That's just the smokescreen most of these people are using to justify the data trawling and user tracking, which is what they actually want. It's generally a truism that anyone who uses "think of the children" as a defense doesn't give a single shit about the children. Except possibly to find new ways to molest them. People have been fighting for Internet anonymity for nearly 30 years now. This is just another attempt to end-run around opposition and implement more surveillance. The sad part is that it'll almost certainly get hammered through no matter how many people are opposed to it. Just like with AI, there's far too much benefit to be had for anyone in power to give a shit about the users. --- "Wall of Text'D!" --- oldskoolplayr76 "POwned again." --- blight family ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Flappers 08/14/25 8:28:10 PM #30: |
ParanoidObsessive posted... The really dumb thing about this is that it realistically has absolutely nothing to do with minors at all. That's just the smokescreen most of these people are using to justify the data trawling and user tracking, which is what they actually want.That's exactly what I'm saying, man. You can link your Youtube account to your Roblox account and the CEO of Roblox is literally a pedophile. There are hundreds of Minecraft videos that contain soft porn marked as for kids. Then there's the whole baby monkey torture fetish thing again. There is no way in Hell they give a shit about kids. It's fuckin nuts. --- I call Cthulhu "daddy" ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Vicaris 08/14/25 8:29:13 PM #31: |
pedro45 posted... Oh, you're one of those.I like gumball but that post makes it sound even more immature watching gumball ... Copied to Clipboard!
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pedro45 08/14/25 8:53:03 PM #32: |
https://youtu.be/H4XOkUzNfeI Sure, it has a happy ending, but you cannot tell me kids are gonna really get that song. Gumball is an incredible show. --- Warning: Sometimes biased http://i.imgur.com/V0x5fw8.jpg http://i.imgur.com/IOovUge.gif http://i.imgur.com/zw7bqPH.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Yellow 08/14/25 8:55:24 PM #33: |
Flappers posted... Did you mean to say "Baa"?This internet image has really opened my eyes... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Flappers 08/14/25 8:56:28 PM #34: |
Yellow posted... This internet image has really opened my eyes...ngl felt kind of embarrassing to post a political cartoon but I was only like half-serious --- I call Cthulhu "daddy" ... Copied to Clipboard!
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willythemailboy 08/14/25 9:10:00 PM #35: |
Flappers posted... ngl felt kind of embarrassing to post a political cartoon but I was only like half-seriousMost of us would be absolutely mortified to channel Alex Jones this badly. Not you, though. WAKE UP SHEEPLE! --- There are four lights. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Flappers 08/14/25 9:13:36 PM #36: |
willythemailboy posted... Most of us would be absolutely mortified to channel Alex Jones this badly. Not you, though. WAKE UP SHEEPLE!Don't ever compare me to Alex Jones again. I'm one of the frogs that the chemicals turned gay and it offends me. --- I call Cthulhu "daddy" ... Copied to Clipboard!
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willythemailboy 08/14/25 9:17:20 PM #37: |
Flappers posted... Don't ever compare me to Alex Jones again. I'm one of the frogs that the chemicals turned gay and it offends me.Then don't make it necessary. --- There are four lights. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Flappers 08/15/25 7:00:16 PM #38: |
iHeart is okay for listening to music. I can't turn autoplay off which sucks. It's also a subscription service which REALLY SUCKS. I fucking hate subscription services. I am almost completely against them -- but I'd still rather do this than support Youtube rn. $10 a month is crazy. But whatever man, I have 7 emails and I just keep signing up for 30 day free trials. --- I call Cthulhu "daddy" ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Flappers 08/17/25 6:40:02 PM #40: |
Update: VPNs do not bypass the bullshit. --- I call Cthulhu "daddy" ... Copied to Clipboard!
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SunWuKung420 08/17/25 7:13:20 PM #41: |
Does this only affect users who log in? --- "I don't question our existence, I just question our modern needs" Pearl Jam - Garden My theme song - https://youtu.be/-PXIbVNfj3s ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Flappers 08/17/25 7:28:13 PM #42: |
SunWuKung420 posted... Does this only affect users who log in?It affects everyone with an account. --- I call Cthulhu "daddy" ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Questionmarktarius 08/18/25 3:36:55 AM #43: |
SunWuKung420 posted... Does this only affect users who log in?I suspect mandatory-login is next, and that's when youtube dies. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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kind9 08/18/25 3:45:56 AM #44: |
Flappers posted... Update: VPNs do not bypass the bullshit.Really? So how does it know your country? It's whatever is on your google account I guess? I've had my VPN connected to Canada and haven't had any request for ID. I guess my account just isn't getting hit with this, yet, for whatever reason. You can bypass ads on youtube with a VPN, strange you can't bypass this bullshit. --- http://i.imgur.com/NkZUeFd.gif ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Falgos 08/18/25 7:04:24 AM #45: |
Flappers posted... So if you're an autistic person with "younger" interestsI'm Autistic and most of my interests are Transformers, space and Dinosaurs. I haven't been hit by the ID thing, nor have I seen ads. Then again, I'm in Australia and I think this effects North America and the EU? --- Non Binary and Ace Bird Thing. I go "Awwk awwk!" Jovial Australia and a bit wacky. Mega Man 2 Blows Ass, Awwwk ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Falgos 08/18/25 7:06:56 AM #46: |
we_dey posted... You could also just like, stop watching kids cartoons since most of you are in your 40sI'm 24. I know 40 year olds who still watch Cartoons. Most of those old MGM and Merrie Melodies ain't for kids. There is a line between Bugs Bunny and Bluey and I rather watch the Loony Toons over Bluey. --- Non Binary and Ace Bird Thing. I go "Awwk awwk!" Jovial Australia and a bit wacky. Mega Man 2 Blows Ass, Awwwk ... Copied to Clipboard!
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SunWuKung420 08/18/25 7:12:46 AM #47: |
Flappers posted... It affects everyone with an account.Ok. Cool. I've never logged into YouTube. --- "I don't question our existence, I just question our modern needs" Pearl Jam - Garden My theme song - https://youtu.be/-PXIbVNfj3s ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Bat178 08/18/25 8:09:25 AM #48: |
Flappers posted... Update: VPNs do not bypass the bullshit.Pretty sure Youtube can be sued for this as it's a blatant violation of privacy laws that several countries have. --- "2001 called, it wants it's message board signature back....." - aarrgus ... Copied to Clipboard!
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SinisterSlay 08/18/25 8:20:13 AM #49: |
Pretty sure its AI bullshit just like everything else Google comes up with. My Pixel 2 was AI bullshitting already, Ignore this, Google has known your age for years already. If you already set this up, they know it here... https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/1/18cf2a57.png Now lets pop over to the ad centre. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/5/5c323835.png Oh look they have known for fucking decades. AI youtube my ass, they have had this information for 20 years already. --- He who stumbles around in darkness with a stick is blind. But he who... sticks out in darkness... is... fluorescent! - Brother Silence Lose 50 experience ... Copied to Clipboard!
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kind9 08/18/25 8:36:54 AM #50: |
You really going to knock them for protecting the children? --- http://i.imgur.com/NkZUeFd.gif ... Copied to Clipboard!
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SinisterSlay 08/18/25 8:38:00 AM #51: |
kind9 posted... You really going to knock them for protecting the children?Children don't use YouTube. They go to tiktok --- He who stumbles around in darkness with a stick is blind. But he who... sticks out in darkness... is... fluorescent! - Brother Silence Lose 50 experience ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Falgos 08/18/25 8:59:59 AM #52: |
SinisterSlay posted... Children don't use YouTube. They go to tiktokOh that vile place... --- Non Binary and Ace Bird Thing. I go "Awwk awwk!" Jovial Australia and a bit wacky. Mega Man 2 Blows Ass, Awwwk ... Copied to Clipboard!
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