Submitted 3 weeks ago by General_Effort@lemmy.world to technology@lemmy.world
SYDNEY, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Social media companies have collectively deactivated nearly five million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers just a month after a world-first ban on under‑16s took effect, the country’s internet regulator said, a sign the measure has had a swift and sweeping impact.
I’m not sure if this is a good or bad idea but I think it’s worth trying.
It’s good in the sense that research suggests social media is terrible for teens. Well, anyone in general but especially teens.
It’s bad in the sense that you need to prove you’re not a teen. How does one do that? By handing over PII and trusting it won’t be abused or exfiltrated.
Is there a difference between personalised sns like Facebook or Instagram Vs anonymous site boards like Reddit or 4chan?
Don’t worry they will just join gambling sites that have been designed to pull them in. The lobbyists had the provisions that applied to gambling killed. Gambling should not be this powerful
shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 3 weeks ago
Next headline, 4.17’s move to Fediverse.
shaytan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
perhaps a big total of 20
the ban is so harsh it can be bypassed by saying you were born earlier and that’s it, so absolutely no one will be affected or care
shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 3 weeks ago
Isn’t Australia the totalitarian state where you must verify your identity to use social media? If so, then just saying you’re older won’t work. If not, then the law is completely pointless.