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California, Operating Systems, and "Age Verification"

@rheddev

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated due to its contrarian stance on a trending political topic, presented with strong opinions and a relatable, informal tone. The creator's direct criticism of a prominent political figure and the focus on perceived government overreach tapped into existing public sentiment.

Summary

The speaker criticizes California's proposed age verification legislation, arguing it stems from tech illiteracy and a desire for power and surveillance. They claim the law is unenforceable on systems like Linux and that the government's stated intentions are disingenuous.

Structure

1Introduction of California's age verification legislation
2Criticism of the legislation as tech illiterate and power-hungry
3Argument that the legislation is unenforceable on Linux
4Accusation of ulterior motives: surveillance rather than protection
5Concluding distrust of Governor Newsom

On-screen text

California, Operating Systems, and "Age Verification" GAVIN NEWSOM AND THE GOVERNMENT OF CALIFORNIA. WHAT ARE Y'ALL DOING? BECAUSE THAT AGE VERIFICATION LEGISLATION PROVES TWO THINGS. ONE, Y'ALL ARE TECH ILLITERATE. TWO, Y'ALL ARE POWER HUNGRY. BECAUSE WE'VE DONE THIS DANCE BEFORE. YOU'RE GONNA SAY, WE NEED AGE VERIFICATION. WE NEED TO BAN KIDS OFF OF SOCIAL MEDIA BECAUSE WE'RE TRYING TO PROTECT THE KIDS, WHERE IN REALITY, YOU JUST WANT TO ID US AND SURVEIL US EVEN MORE. AND EVEN IF IT DOES BECOME LAW, THERE'S NO WAY TO ENFORCE IT ON LINUX, BECAUSE LINUX DOESN'T CREATE ACCOUNTS LIKE WINDOWS OR MAC. BUT, YEAH, I KNEW NOT TO TRUST NEWSOM WITH HIS DARK WOKE BULLSHIT.