US Supreme Court Says: Age Verification on Adult Websites is Here to Stay!
Did you know the US Supreme Court, with a 6-3 vote, upheld a Texas law requiring all adult content websites to verify the age of their users? Yes, you read that right! This law, known as HB, could change the internet as we know it.
What does the law actually require? The HB law mandates that websites where at least one-third of the content is harmful to minors must implement strict age verification. But it’s not just about the adult sections — the age check applies to the entire site. That means every user must prove they are an adult before accessing the site at all.
Why is this a big deal? First, experts and organizations like the Electronic Frontier Foundation warn there is no safe and privacy-respecting way to verify age online. Online verification requires storing user data, opening doors to abuse and privacy violations. Imagine having to hand over your personal info just to watch adult films!
Second, critics from across the political spectrum say this law seriously threatens the First Amendment and free speech on the internet. The internet should be a place where freedom of expression is protected, and such restrictions could be the start of the end.
Will the law even work? Experts are skeptical. Even underage teens can easily bypass these checks using VPNs and other tricks. So, the law might just be another piece of paper nobody follows, while the real issues remain unresolved.
What are the consequences? Due to similar laws, popular sites like Pornhub have pulled their content from 17 US states. That’s a huge blow to the industry and users who now face limited access.
Bottom line? This law is just the tip of the iceberg in the battle between protecting kids and internet freedom. Is this the start of digital censorship or a necessary step toward a safer internet? The debate is wide open, and we’re here for it.
If you thought the internet was a free space, think again. Now, drop a comment — how would you solve this mess? Or maybe you have a funny hack to bypass age checks? Share, laugh, or rage — all is fair in this digital drama!
Sources: Kurir.rs, Engadget, Electronic Frontier Foundation
