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vegeta1 [he/him]@hexbear.net to technology@hexbear.netEnglish · 3 days ago

Millions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia’s world-first social media ban begins

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Millions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia’s world-first social media ban begins

www.theguardian.com

vegeta1 [he/him]@hexbear.net to technology@hexbear.netEnglish · 3 days ago
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Australia’s world-first social media ban begins as millions of children and teens lose access to accounts
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Accounts held by users under 16 must be removed on apps that include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch and Threads under ban
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    I understand that “protect the children” rhetoric is always a smokescreen for bigotry and an excuse for censorship, repression and for controlling kids, but have u considered that the internet is weird and cringe

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      Very compelling, much to think about

      • LeeeroooyJeeenkiiins [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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        Concerning. melon-musk

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      But we got to protect the kids. Facebook and Twitter are filled with predators who prey upon kids. But don’t worry. They’re still allowed in online spaces safe for children like

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      Steam and Steam chat.

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      So is real life shrug-outta-hecks

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