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Looks like this is just for storing the data (birth date). Distros can use it and do age restriction or ignore it. Not a big deal imo. Its not like systemd does anything more with the date.
Ah yes, because systemd has a history of not expanding its functionality beyond reasonable scope
Yeah. I always use a fake date anyways so it’s not like it matters.
Unless you're randomising it constantly, it still becomes part of a fingerprint for you.
The fingerprint is already pretty effective. Putting something like 01/01/1970 would add a small amount of precision, but likely not enough to make a difference.