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Twitter/X new ID Verification - First Look (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by DarkUFO to c/technology
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Thanks to Popcrave https://twitter.com/popcrave/status/1691852136236327316?s=46&t=lcH0dp9biwkMEBKsRQeVeQ

Who here is going to put their ID and photo on X/Twitter

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[–] [email protected] 66 points 2 years ago (2 children)

It's not about trusting some idiot. It's about attaching your identity to your activities online. I remember when these websites used to advise against doxing yourself.

[–] Diprount_Tomato 16 points 2 years ago

Then swatting opponents will be much easier