Pluralistic: No such thing as selective censorship resistance (16 Sep 2025)

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No such thing as selective censorship resistance: Age verification, or getting rid of Big Tech (pick one).
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
Object permanence: Ashley Madison passwords; Vivienne Westwood's tank; Victorious dancing baby; WIPO vs Creative Commons; Leap Manifesto; Tivo no-save; Blu-Ray cracked; MEC sold to private equity; Step Aside, Pops!
Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
Recent appearances: Where I've been.
Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
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Colophon: All the rest.

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Pluralistic: "Privacy preserving age verification" is bullshit (14 Aug 2025)

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"Privacy preserving age verification" is bullshit: Take it from the guy who invented it.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
Object permanence: Vampire sf; Trickle-down Sesame Street; Transgenic mouse bribery; WPA StreetView; Walmart's policy origins.
Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
Recent appearances: Where I've been.
Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Colophon: All the rest.

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