That's not the problem governments are solving. They're solving the problem of convincing the public it's a good idea to end the anonymity of internet use.

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johnc1 an hour ago | parent | next [-]

I know! What puzzles me is responses every such article gets even on HN - let's build some cool tech that 95% of the general population and 100% of politicians won't even understand not to mention agree to.

Yes, government want to end anonymity and that's clear to some. But governments enjoy on a pretty broad support for this and many people supporting this believe it's a real problem. Suggesting to leave it unsolved or solve it in a way they can't trust or understand is only going to alienate them, making the government job easier.

I think suggesting a simple, cheap and effective solution to this problem that has no impact on privacy is a way better way to counter that. I think local parental controls fits the bill.

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		People on average aren't very smart and will happily support programs objectively harmful to them and everyone else because the government and a nice lady from the breakfast TV says it's necessary to think of someone's else's children watching porn (this soundbite is gross. I don't understand how it's okay for the serious people to repeat it).

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BoobertScoobert 29 minutes ago | parent | prev | next [-]

That's why they are still appealing to sentiment rather than established research (which actively refutes the arguments they are making).

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refurb an hour ago | parent | prev [-]

Precisely. The people in power would love nothing more than to stop “disinformation” (facts that cause social unrest).