Also, almost? Right now I'm accessing this through a VPN because my government has mandated that every single social media website or website with a search feature put up an age gate for anything pornographic or has "sensitve content" for the "protection of children", meaning to operate in the UK, every social media company has to higher a third party to scan a picture of your face or your passport or ID.

Also, This same government actively wants to strip away basic rights like access to public toilets, hospital treatment, support services, and even things like sports, and believe I and others like me are such a threat they're gonna bring back Section 28.

So yeah, Dystopia is here.

[–] SugarCatDestroyer@lemmy.world -5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

You wait, soon they will cause an artificial crisis and ban cash, replacing it with CBDC. And then it will be China 2.0.

[–] Amnesigenic@lemmy.ml 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You think we're gonna end up like China? The place with transit infrastructure? And a competent government? You fucking wish

[–] SugarCatDestroyer@lemmy.world -4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Well then you will see it with your own eyes gradually.

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I hope so, I'd love to live in a socialist country with actual infrastructure and a long term mindset.

[–] Amnesigenic@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 weeks ago

Lol I'm not that lucky, you don't have a clue what you're talking about

[–] abbiistabbii@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago

Oh boy do I have news about how actual cash currencies work in reality!