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  • Play_z
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    Social media ban under 16 in Australia

    People used to play this Eminem song all the time at my school before the phone ban came to play across Australia (ugh… someone needs to get rid of that phone ban it’s annoying. I still can’t believe Australia is going to ban under 16 from using social media next year. Well I won’t be affected since I’m going be a bit to old for that ban)
  • chuft
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    #2
    There is similar legislation pending here in the US. I am wondering if a site like this would be considered "social media." Among other things it is to prevent contact between adults and children.

    The thing about age verification online is there is no way to do it while maintaining the user's anonymity. You basically have to identify yourself to prove your age. So even if you think you're too old for it to affect you - it does anyway, because you have to identify yourself to any site you want to use.
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    • Play_z
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      #3
      Yeah, true. I don’t think it will affect this website tho. Since it’s not as massive as Insta, YT and FB

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      • possessor
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        #4
        I hope the ban doesn't affect YouTube.

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        • chuft
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          #5
          Well the federal bill is here

          https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-...bill/1291/text

          as I read it, it would affect this website. It would also completely ban accounts for kids under 13, so Possessor would be banned.
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          • boredjedi
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            #6
            The drama that recently went on with Dr. Disrespect and now with MrBeast and his pal Chris.
            Among a few others. The crack down will come soon.
            http://eighteenlightyearsago.ytmnd.com/

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            • chuft
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              #7
              What?
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              • Play_z
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                #8
                I remember the news saying people under 13 would be ban completely. Also for 13 or 14-16 need parent permission. 16 and above would need to identify themselves (I'm not sure if people need to verify or change their ages on their accounts btw this for Australia not US so may vary). To be honest if they do the verify option the internet would change a lot. chuft the stuff BJ is talking about Dr. D and Chris from Mr. B sending inappropriate messages to minors and also groomed them

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                • Play_z
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                  #9
                  possessor of mine there's a high chance that Youtube will have the ban too matter of what

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                  • chuft
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                    #10
                    It is complex because sites on the internet are usually available to many countries. They have to comply with the law of each country they are available in. Many US sites have the "cookie notice" because of European laws about it, and even US users have to agree to it to use the site. The law I am discussing is a US one, but if this site is available in the US, then there is a risk if it does not comply, especially since a US minor may sign up for an account here.
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                    • Play_z
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                      #11
                      I don't know why I'm thinking about this but if LazyTown has a discord community (which it probably does) and this site isn't banned for younger people. Would all them immigrate to over here 🤔 (this is probably a stupid thought)

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                      • Play_z
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                        #12
                        VPN can also be use to pass by the ban as well. But not all VPNs are useful or just hacks people in general

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                        • possessor
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                          #13
                          It doesn't affect me I don't live in USA

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                          • possessor
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                            #14
                            but if it does get me banned thanks for being so cool i found an area where i could talk about my opinions and hobbies and interests without being bashed.. here i got my lazytown fix and made new friends. i will see ya in 2025

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                            • Play_z
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                              #15
                              Originally posted by possessor
                              but if it does get me banned thanks for being so cool i found an area where i could talk about my opinions and hobbies and interests without being bashed.. here i got my lazytown fix and made new friends. i will see ya in 2025
                              I guess this a tread now. I’m not sure when it’s going to happen but probably around next year. I kind of knew this was going to happen since phones are now banned in schools in Australia (if you do get found with a phone it goes straight to the office. But most people including me bring our phones to school and hide them in our bags or pockets). I wonder how people in primary school and lower grades in high school are going to react to this while people from the senior grades of high school are able to still have social media

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                                well if it happens next year, that wont be as hard to live down since it's like 100 days since they dont make laws early in the year
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