Why “passport” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
I am not the passport photo police. You do you. If you trust your government to be competent enough to treat you fairly if your face ends up on the news because someone left a c…
by Jamesbeam · Sep 24, 2026
> I agree, but it won’t happen. Okay, then I will just use the website then. Their choice. I'm just picking among options offered to me, and I'm not exactly swimming in cash. Ma…
by qurren · Sep 24, 2026
They've been doing this for a while, they also scan your browser for thousands of known extensions... It's basically impossible to create a new account unless you send them a pi…
by toasty228 · Sep 24, 2026
> That’s the main reason you should not use a service like this to save 25 bucks. You might be aiding organised crime and/or foreign governments in obtaining travel documen…
by qurren · Sep 24, 2026
This is a super fishy site. No point of contact other than a form. Site looks AI generated by itself. Technically, the site can add hidden biometric data to the photo that allow…
by Jamesbeam · Sep 24, 2026
> Surely the government already knows who is a citizen No. There's a lot more nuance there than you'd think, in the "broken regulatory and technical processes" domain, not polit…
by zbentley · Sep 24, 2026
Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "passport" over time.
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Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "passport" over time.
A passport is a formal travel document issued by a government that certifies a person's identity and nationality for international travel. A passport allows its bearer to enter and temporarily reside in a foreign country, access local aid and protection, and obtain consular assistance from their government. In addition to facilitating travel, passports are a key mechanism for border security and regulating migration; they may also serve as identity documents for various domestic purposes. Read more on Wikipedia