I mean that's not a great counter argument if they are saying that this measure is supposed to combat that. It isn't, it's about control and money, but still.
No worries. Just send a photo of your passport, a bank statement proving your residence, and your telephone number that is connected to your personal identity by law (which it is in almost every country now).
Don't worry, billions won't mind, and if you don't follow suit then no internet for you.
They know exactly what they are doing.
They don't need your consent as an individual, they're on a take it or leave it basis because they know the vast majority is too uninformed or unprincipled to care.
And then you'll be in the minute fraction that can't access shit and basically cut off from being online.
"I was the one who told them to put a bag over your head. The secret service doesn't do that, the CIA does, but not the secret service. I made them do that, and it was very cool and based."
On the other hand it teaches them that there are no consequences for their actions. And sure, if it's about a personal acquaintance going through issues I'm all for it but we are not talking about people looking to change their ways- they're still the same bigoted fascists that they were before, they're just shopping around for another Klan chapter to join because this one didn't pay well enough. That's not people you want to associate with, I'm getting Coriolanus vibes. Careful who you bring into your fold.
People will buy what they're told through ads. It's that simple.