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Re:Yes, Social Media Is a Cause of the Epidemic of Teenage M... by lurker616 on Wednesday April 10, 2024 @04:50AM (#39988449)
Even if Facebook implements these controls, what guarantee do we have that another social app won't come along without these controls? Do we regulate TikTok, Youtube, Snapchat, GroupMe or whatever the latest flavor of the month is as well? There are probably thousands of startups that would jump at the chance to monetize teenagers even if FB were to step aside.
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Re:Yes, Social Media Is a Cause of the Epidemic of Teenage M... by altpaddle on Thursday April 11, 2024 @07:31PM (#40007923)
There really aren't that many platforms that 'everyone' uses. So yes you regulate them. Just like we regulate the thousands of bars in the country from allowing minors in
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