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[–] artifex@lemmy.zip 193 points 2 weeks ago (27 children)

On the one hand, I understand the inherent limitations of pseudonymous social media and why a corporation and even end users might benefit from authoritative user identification.

On the other hand, oh hell no.

[–] floop@lemmy.dbzer0.com 155 points 2 weeks ago (15 children)

Exactly. Reddit isn’t my fucking bank. They don’t need to know who I am.

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 47 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

Your bank doesn't even need to know who you are.

On a related note, Bank of America, if you're reading this, my name is floop @lemmy.dbzer0.com, and I would like to withdraw all the money from my account. Nonsequential bills please!

[–] Pieisawesome@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The banks are legally required to know who you are. It’s part of AML and anti-terrorist financing laws

It’s called KYC or “know your customer”.

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

KYC? Isn't that a sex lube?

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