Young people in the UK are increasingly exposed to online misogyny, with many commenters citing the normalization of degrading content and sexualized abuse. The issue has sparked a heated debate over potential solutions, particularly around online identity verification. Commenters argue that such measures could either reduce harmful behavior by decreasing anonymity or reinforce state-sanctioned violence through increased surveillance.

Trying2KnowMyself argues that online identity verification is ineffective and may even reinforce state-sanctioned violence, calling the proposed solutions manufactured and failing to address root causes. In contrast, nosuchanon suggests that reducing social media usage through identity verification could mitigate harmful behaviors. BonsaiBoo warns that the 'think of the children' narrative is often used to justify sacrificing rights and privacy.

The community largely agrees that online misogyny is prevalent among young people, but there is significant disagreement on how to address it. While some see identity verification as a potential solution, others believe it could exacerbate the problem by increasing surveillance and reinforcing harmful systems.