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Mastodon Struggles with Mississippi's Age Verification Law
8/30/2025
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Story summary
- Mastodon cannot meet Mississippi's age verification law due to its decentralized structure and absence of user tracking.
- Individual server owners are responsible for implementing age verification measures.
- Mastodon advises server admins to seek online resources for guidance and comply with local regulations.
- The platform advocates for independence from U.S. social media policies.