We didn't choose this battle, Nostriches, but it might choose us.

Godspeed. 🫡

>> The age-verification rule isn't aimed solely at sex sites, but at any digital entity where racy content or other "harmful" speech could be found.

In addition to Bluesky, Reddit, X, Discord, and Grinder "have now announced they will deploy age assurance" schemes, Ofcom says.

Services had until last week to start complying or face serious financial consequences.

On Bluesky, this means submitting credit card information or submitting to a facial scan.<<