Reddit says it was built on the principle that users shouldn’t need to share personal information to participate in meaningful discussions. However, it does note that while.
A hot potato: Redditors in the UK who wish to view «certain mature content» on the platform now have to verify that they are 18 or older first. The company has introduced age verification for users in the country, which requires them to upload a selfie or a photo of their government ID.
Reddit says it was built on the principle that users shouldn’t need to share personal information to participate in meaningful discussions. However, it does note that while the platform doesn’t want to know who its users are, there are situations where it would be helpful to know a little more about them, such as whether a user is a real person or a bot, or if they are an adult or a child.
The announcement relates to the UK Online Safety Act, which require sites that show adult material to implement age verification measures beyond just clicking an «I am over 18» box. Its implementation has forced Reddit to introduce new requirements as of July 14.
The post states that Reddit has «tried» to use an age-verification method that protects the privacy of UK Redditors.
