Stop Killing Games opposes age verification laws

The consumer rights group Stop Killing Games has joined efforts against age verification requirements in gaming and online services. It argues these measures threaten game preservation and community projects without addressing root causes of harm.

Stop Killing Games, known for its campaign to protect access to purchased video games, signed a joint statement pushing back against age verification laws. Founder Ross Scott highlighted how such rules could make Linux distributions illegal in California and have already led to the closure of games like Urban Dead.

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