Consider the idea of introducing a yearly survey to gather insights into the demographics of Lemmy users. This survey could provide valuable information on age, gender, hobbies, and other relevant details, offering a clearer understanding of the community’s makeup. I think it would be fascinating learning more about the diverse range of individuals who engage with Lemmy. This initiative has the potential to enhance our knowledge and appreciation of the platform’s user base in a structured and informative manner.
It’s easy. First, we ask people to submit a copy of their ID, email, SSN, etc… Then, store them unencrypted to a purely secured database, the is accessible from a php service written 10 years ago.