This blogger thinks age verification legislation somehow supports these companies or has no negative effect on their bottom line
Who knows. Maybe that is correct. We are going to find out
But many would argue that unless and until computer users allowing Big Tech to collect data, for any purpose^1, start to be interested that data is being collected (cf. how it is allegedly used), nothing will change
Perhaps "age verification" could be what finally causes them to be interested. Trying to argue that this is what Big Tech companies want, or that they don't care, is pure nonsense, but online commenters are certainly trying
1. There's no way to verify how it is used or who is using it
The government? Nope. Guess again
This blogger thinks age verification legislation somehow supports these companies or has no negative effect on their bottom line
Who knows. Maybe that is correct. We are going to find out
But many would argue that unless and until computer users allowing Big Tech to collect data, for any purpose^1, start to be interested that data is being collected (cf. how it is allegedly used), nothing will change
Perhaps "age verification" could be what finally causes them to be interested. Trying to argue that this is what Big Tech companies want, or that they don't care, is pure nonsense, but online commenters are certainly trying
1. There's no way to verify how it is used or who is using it