I would say the majority of objections to systemd pertain to perceived overreaches of the project (perceptions I generally share). So in that sense, it is kind of on brand.

it is crazy that Poettering is even considering merging this

You've, uh, seen systemd, right? Cmon; this is just one more section for the cancer to eat.

He thinks that systemd is desktop linux.

and it is crazy that Poettering is even considering merging this.

Not familiar with him then?

I understand your point and agree that this is the thin end of the wedge.

What we're doing here is discussing the phenomenon and I'm highlighting some concerns.

I believe that this is how you get a dialogue happening which will effect change, which is what we're both advocating.

I think that age verification is about surveillance rather than protecting children and I think it should be fought at every level.

This is me contributing to that fight.

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