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A comment on California bill would let parents sue social media companies for addicting kids. Parent comment

Re:California bill would let parents sue social media compan... by newswasboring on Thursday March 17, 2022 @01:50PM (#30713953)
You don't think addiction brings harm? Do you have an addiction of your own?
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Re:California bill would let parents sue social media compan... by johnnyanmac on Sunday March 20, 2022 @06:16AM (#30741473)
addiction brings harm, but addiction's meaning has been muddied over the years. There are very few kids who would be taken off social media and legitimately suffer withdrawal symptoms due to lack of access.

That language is important when determining how to sue a company.

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