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To agree with the Australian age assurance for social media (ban for under 16s)

28 replies

estrogone · 13/11/2025 19:19

I agree that U16s should not have access to social media. There have been so many shocking instances of young people taking their own lives by suicide or dieing through social media challenges, not to mention bullying, porn, revenge porn, catfishing and so much more.

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/big-tech-stops-complaining-starts-complying-with-australias-teen-social-media-2025-11-12/

Wondering if this is a watershed moment a la John Howard's gun ban in the 90s, or if it will just drive children under ground.

Tech Companies face fines of up to AU$49.5M, so it will be very interesting to see how the roll out goes.

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Chiseltip · 13/11/2025 19:27

Smart phones should be illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to be in possession of.

zazazaaarmm · 13/11/2025 19:23

It would be amazing if it works.

Ooogle · 13/11/2025 19:22

I think it’s a good idea but wonder how easy it will
be in practice. Be interesting to observe.