April 10th: The bill has been vetoed!
April 2nd: The politicians in Arizona are about to sign into law a bill that would mandate sites like e621 to either impose age verification on all users or be at a risk of lawsuits. Such system would be required to go through third party vendors, who in turn must go through a government database to verify every user's age. This is not only a major violation of privacy, but it also opens up a very real danger of identity theft through phishing schemes and other methods, not to mention that we would not be able to control any of that information to make sure it is permanently deleted after age verification is complete.
Unfortunately, Arizona is the state out of which e621 operates, which means that this law will almost certainly affect us if it is to pass. If want to help us ensure that this site can continue to serve you without being required to know who you are, please ask the Arizona governor to veto this bill.
Please, help us get the word out by letting others know about this issue.
For some further information on what the bill does have a look at https://action.freespeechcoalition.com/bill/arizona-hb-2586/
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NeonSky
MemberWhats the point in such good artwork if it just gets censored?
Ramah
MemberTo make it lawful in the country of origin. Regardless of what the artist thinks about censorship, monetary fines over a picture is all the motivation an artist needs to go the lawful route.
Catteon
MemberIt's a Japanese law that has been enforced a long time ago. Very long. There's reasons. Look it up.
snuff
Memberneeed uncensored please :(
DraccoKnightblade
Member"The MacArthur Law" That's the reason...though they are trying to abolish it, considering that it was a "law" imposed on them by a non Japanese power.
VoiceOfReason
MemberLooks like Mr. Hermitaur back there wants in on the action.
Nathmurr
MemberThat's a relief to hear. It wouldn't be logical, considering that if they're trying to control their population they might want to make laws telling people NOT to censor porn. More staying inside, less going out & having sex. Would be the adequate choice. I'm glad they're trying to deplete this disgusting law.
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