Let me put it this way: they have to do something, whether it’s the printer’s serial number, ID verification or phone number. How to achieve this is a topic that has been discussed here for a long time.
The problem is that Bambu doesn’t verify identity at all. Really, nothing at all. A fake email address is all it takes to start uploading immediately.
While it is not necessary to ban the entire printer or the user immediately, we are currently in the following situation: Nothing happens; there are no consequences whatsoever. Often, the account is not even deactivated.
What I mean is that we haven’t even reached the stage of discussing how to do it. Years later, we’re still at the beginning with nothing being done to verify identity, even though this is standard practice for almost every website that allows uploads.
It’s not just about protecting users; it’s also about defending against lawsuits from large companies such as Nintendo and Disney. They won’t tolerate this behaviour for much longer. Companies such as Lego have kept MakerWorld under observation for quite some time.
Edit: Something else has occurred to me. Not only is age not verified, but any child who knows how to create a fake email address has immediate access to NSFW MakerWorld content. Adult content can, of course, be found just as quickly everywhere else, but it’s not just about protecting children, it’s also about protecting the creators from children (legal complain & legal system).