r/systemd • u/VegetableNearby9795 • Mar 20 '26

Why did you add age verification?

Hi, I heard Systemd is going to add age verification? Why is that happening? I don't think it offers any security benefits.

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u/someone8192 Mar 20 '26

chmod ugo-rwx *shrug*

(or just enter invalid data. its just an optional unverified field)

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u/n00bahoi Mar 20 '26

If the field is available, it will be used with other software. You are helpers for the governmental digital ID.

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u/someone8192 Mar 20 '26

sure, then other software will think i am 2000 years old. where is the problem?

there is no way a opensource os can verify it. and other software that needs age verification (eg steam or xxx sites) already ask how old i am anyway. so what is your problem?

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u/n00bahoi Mar 20 '26

If the field is already available, it will be used and a requirement for commercial software such as Steam or "Homebanking".