Still seem like the same amount of people over there. I really haven't noticed much, other than a lot less dissenting opinions as far as ideology goes. Admittedly, reddit stopped being a regular thing for me, as my political leanings differ from most of the users there. I'd rather walk around dog shit than willfully stepping in it. My work also has picked up and I've found other things to occupy my time.
In the US, you need an ID if you want an actual job or bank account. Apart from living on the streets or living in the woods, I'm not sure how you could function without one.