Reddit is rolling out a mandatory age verification policy in Germany, Australia, and other regions, requiring users to submit an ID or selfie, which is causing significant user backlash.

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        "author": "I-am-Human-I-promise",
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        "excerpt": "Just use a VPN for now. Set it to a country that isn't doing age verification. Eventually I'll be using a fake id of one of the politicians who voted these laws through.\n\n Edit:- never comply.",
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        "excerpt": "Got it last night as well. Not from germany. Im assuming they are rolling out this crap in waves to prevent mass outrage.",
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      "[post] As from today here in Germany.This really feels strange. I knew it was coming, but I'm still spooked by this experience.",
      "[post] ID or selfie, i'd rather not.",
      "[comment u/ItsLokki] Got it last night as well. Not from germany. Im assuming they are rolling out this crap in waves to prevent mass outrage.",
      "[comment u/confrontationalbread] Same in Australia."
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