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US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry (www.bbc.com)
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The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, who can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.

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[–] bigchieff@lemy.lol 29 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I wonder what theyll do, when you legitimately dont have any social media.

[–] merdaverse@lemmy.zip 6 points 22 hours ago

They'll make you sign up for Truth Social. It also doubles as a torture method

[–] MBech@feddit.dk 5 points 23 hours ago

Probably deny you entrance either way.

[–] shades@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 1 day ago

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¡Sir, he doesn't have a b(utth * le)!

¡We'll have to make one!