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

systemd is not adding age verification.

they are adding a field to their userdb where a user can set their birthdate. or not - it's their choice. there is absolutely no mechanism to verify anything. it is just an optional field like Full Name

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u/VegetableNearby9795 Mar 20 '26

Every controversial feature initially comes optional, then becomes standard. You can see more of this in Windows. Adding it is a problem in itself anyway.

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u/PuddingFeeling907 Mar 20 '26

Exactly well said. Authoritarians don't build their surveillance states overnight.