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> [...] because the German regulations would be stopping two consenting parties from interacting with each other [...]

That might be a moral problem for libertarians. But there are lots of (not only German) laws along these lines.




I never said it can never be justified. I live in the EU and agree with most of our consumer protection laws. I'm just drawing an important distinction.

Not participating in a transaction is a personal issue, which doesn't need justification. Not letting others participate in it should need to be very well justified, at least in a State that is supposed to be democratic and just.

Personally, and in this particular case, I find the justification lacking.


If it helps - many FB users are minors. The gov't is making sure that they can post "LOL PUKED FROM TEQUILA FOR THE FIRST TIME" under a pseudonym.




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