Opinion: Porn? I.D. Please. Knives? Add to Cart.

Ofcom’s plan to enforce age verification on adult websites sounds good in theory, but here’s the twist: while they’re busy blocking teens from seeing “adult content,” anyone can easily buy weapons like knives and crossbows online with no age checks. Just tick the “Yes, I’m over 18” box, and you’re set—no questions asked.

Weapon sellers claim they check age at delivery, but let’s be real—my postman isn’t checking IDs for swords. Why are we more concerned about blocking adult films than preventing teens from arming themselves? If we can verify age for alcohol or fireworks, why not for weapons? Until then, I’ll be left wondering why age checks for a knife are less thorough than for adult content.