Australia: Kids under 16 to be banned from social media after Senate passes laws

Re:Australia: Kids under 16 to be banned from social media a... by llui85 on Thursday November 28, 2024 @08:12AM (#42265003)

    (i) the sole purpose, or a significant purpose, of the service is to enable online social interaction between 2 or more end-users;
    (ii) the service allows end-users to link to, or interact with, some or all of the other end-users;
    (iii) the service allows end-users to post material on the service;

Linked to the legislation in another comment.

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Re:Australia: Kids under 16 to be banned from social media a... by tekla on Thursday November 28, 2024 @10:23AM (#42265842)

This is so generic, you might as well ban the internet.

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Re:Australia: Kids under 16 to be banned from social media a... by morkalork on Thursday November 28, 2024 @11:12AM (#42266334)

This is hilarious. Want to use google maps? Sorry, ID please! Users can post comments and reviews all over the world and see ones from everyone else.

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Re:Australia: Kids under 16 to be banned from social media a... by 71bw on Friday November 29, 2024 @04:08AM (#42272371)

And that is the entire point. You will only use the X state-mandated websites. You will only express positive opinions on there. You will not criticize the government under any circumstances. Glory to Arstozka.

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Re:Australia: Kids under 16 to be banned from social media a... by throwaway69123 on Thursday November 28, 2024 @11:06AM (#42266274)

translated, who ever doesnt toe the line

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