So red states are going to silence Patriots, big surprise

Bluesky doesn't.

I don’t think BlueSky is profitable yet.

I hope Bluesky remains as it is if it can eke by financially.

I too am hoping BlueSky stays around.

Even 2-bit brick and mortar vape stores with an online presence have age verification. Don't get me wrong - It's a BS law - but I also don't understand what "infrastructure" deficiencies could block them from getting one of the many "software as a service" outfits to provide the verification service. Bluesky isn't exactly small potatoes; their valuation is ~$700 million.

Mississippi's age verification laws are significantly broader and more stringent than the current federal requirements, which are much more limited in scope. Federal law does not impose a single, uniform age verification framework for all online platforms. In contrast, Mississippi is among a growing number of states enacting specific, and often more burdensome, verification standards for websites and social media.

for good cause. They haven't a clue that the welfare they use to survive is a government program. End Civil War reconstruction now.

https://bsky.social/about/blog/08-22-2025-mississippi-hb1126

Our Concerns About Mississippi’s Approach

While we share the goal of protecting young people online, we have concerns about this law’s implementation:

Broad scope: The law requires age verification for all users, not just those accessing age-restricted content, which affects the ability of everyone in Mississippi to use Bluesky.

Barriers to innovation: The compliance requirements disadvantage newer and smaller platforms like Bluesky, which do not have the luxury of big teams to build the necessary tooling. The law makes it harder for people to engage in free expression and chills the opportunity to communicate in new ways.

Privacy implications: The law requires collecting and storing sensitive personal information from all users, including detailed tracking of minors.

Yeah, I didn't think so. Yep, it's total bullshit.

Basically, a boycott of Mississippi over all-age privacy concerns.

What a bunch of cowards.

They don't give one shit about 'the kids'.

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=free+vpn

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So it's not clear to me how it stays funded. It's a wonderful platform, and I'd gladly pay a monthly membership fee.

• No algorithms pushing sensational content.
• Almost completely self-control of our personal algorithm - except for the Discover feed, which you can get rid of.
• Filters can suit your own interests (I don't see much about crypto or AI for example, unless it's an article by someone I follow). I don't have to block people hardly ever, because I can filter out by words or terms, like typical anti-trans or pro-Trump content.
• No ads

Bluesky and Substack are my two go-to's for discussions and great articles.

Probably get a tax deduction for doing it, too.

Yay, billionaires!

Lawmakers do not have a clue as to the technology. It is so simple to fake your age and location today, it’s laughable. Start with a VPN add stock photos fake ID, and there you go.
But the folks making the law have a hard time spelling the word Internet, let alone knowing how it works.

There will be no age verification laws in states that elect sane representatives. At least for now.

Of course if voters want the state to babysit their children for them they should be thrilled with this and re-election is certain.