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They are possible, not necessary.

> They are possible, not nevessary.

The question was why they are necessary.

The question was why they exist.

Allow me to quote the question in question:

> So why are ID checks necessary

Why are you gaslighting HN?

That's not a start of the discussion, so it doesn't set the topic, but I'm not against the idea that you tried to derail it.