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I've seen a bunch of "the CA age verification law is the best way to do a bad thing and so we shouldn't oppose compliance" takes, which others are rightly pointing out is a bad stance because it's blindingly obvious that compliance now sets the stage for compliance later and the clearly set up later is mandatory verification of age data. Even if you think that, for example, California's current "progressive" government won't go there, we're all currently seeing just how easy it is for a new government to pick up the oppressive tools the "good" government was using "restraint" with and put them to worse ends.
On the other hand, I'll freely admit that distros *do* need a way to shield themselves from liability right now. The clear (to me; IANAL) correct solution is to say on your website "don't download this OS if you're in a jurisdiction where it's not legal for us to provide it."). Assuming this does put you in the clear liability-wise, it has several positive effects:
- Stops zero people from downloading it.
- Makes it clear that your project will not collaborate with fascists/oppressive regime enjoyers.
- Means that when the next law makes verifying user ages mandatory (and/or explicitly requires using Palantir-adjacent services to do so) you've already got a strategy in place and there's no need for a "debate" in your "community" about compliance.
- Gets users more practice with "the law is malicious/needlessly bureaucratic/oppressive; let's ignore it" which to be honest people in general clearly desperately need at this point.
- Is the most effective political move if you want to resist the way things are going. Forcing the other side to explain why "California bans Linux" is good rhetorical strategy. Make *them* try to explain "well it's actually not so harmful since we let users set it themselves" and answer your follow-up "but what if next year the requirements change; I just refuse to go along with this slippery slope stuff and I'm not bothered if that means you want to *ban* me."
#AgeVerification

I apologise for posting my own music with a bit more regularity these days (after a period of years of never sharing!) - but hey, I now want to get to see some people hear this work while still alive on planet Earth…and this track came in what felt like an inspired way! It’s from my newest album. Perhaps someone will enjoy it today. 🙏🐜
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Poland’s Sejm passes amnesty bill for citizens who fought for Ukraine against Russia: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/15/polands-sejm-passes-amnesty-bill.html

Creamy Polenta With Mushrooms, Kale, And Chickpeas #plantbased

Creamy Polenta With Mushrooms, Kale, And Chickpeas
This nourishing dish of creamy polenta with mushrooms, kale, and chickpeas makes for a perfect plant-based dinner

A Newly Discovered Recording Lets You Hear Delta Blues Legend Robert Johnson in Stunning Clarity | Open Culture
"Uploaded by sound restorer Nick Dellow, it was originally made in 1940 straight from the metal master by Columbia Records producer George Avakian, who would go on to work with everyone from Miles Davis to Edith Piaf to John Cage. The sonic muddiness of most Robert Johnson releases thus far has done its part to prevent modern-day listeners from getting quite what the big…

Paramount CEO David Ellison makes an unexpected appearance at CinemaCon, promising a 45-day theatrical window for all Paramount movies going forward (Rebecca Keegan/NBC News)
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/media/david-ellison…

David Ellison vows Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger won't cut film output
Paramount Skydance Chief David Ellison made a surprise appearance at CinemaCon on Thursday, assuring movie theater owners that the studio’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

the best non-medical feature about West Coast General Hospital is definitely the atrium/waiting room.
Nice natural light. Running water. Naturally planted foliage. Calming, quiet and comfortable even though all around the edges it is go go go.
I am waiting for Tree to finish her MRI. It is a mobile unit that attends WCGH for three weeks, then goes to other hospitals for 7 weeks i think, on a rotation. It is not fancy. you have to go outside to access it which really sucks in the cold and rain.
But it is there and makes a big difference.
#health #bc #portalberni

Democrats ask what happened to millions earmarked for Trump’s library
Congressional Democrats are opening a probe into millions of dollars private companies pledged to Donald Trump’s planned "presidential library",
asking what happened to the money
👉after the original fund was dissolved last year.

Sens. Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts) and Richard Blumenthal (Connecticut) and Rep. Melanie Stansbury (New Mexico) wrote Monday to the leaders of
ABC, Meta…

Democrats ask what happened to millions earmarked for Trump’s library
ABC, Meta, Paramount and X reportedly agreed to pay at least $63 million in settlements with the president. The original fund was dissolved last year.

Russian plant that makes fuel for Kalibr missiles reportedly hit in drone attack: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/07/russian-plant-that-makes-fuel.html

Try This Simnel Cake For Easter This Year #plantbased

Try This Simnel Cake For Easter This Year
This vegan simnel cake makes for a gorgeous Easter centerpiece. Serve this decorated loaf with tea or coffee