Australia passes world’s 1st social media ban for kids under 16

[@MikeyPaper]

Not sure how well this is going to be enforced... but its a step in the right direction! Children should be outside playing, learning and having fun. Social media is poison not just for children, but for society as a whole!

[@-X-Pixel-X-]

great idea! hell get rid of it altogether. Social Media is poison.

[@martinscrapp7166]

The Bill is a great deception - it has nothing to do with social media and protecting minors...it is about assigning a Digital ID to *everyone*, per Klaus Schwab's wishes.

[@on2thenextthing]

Long overdue. It's pretty obvious that social media is doing damage.

[@westcoastwoodsman2289]

I'm not sure how they plan on enforcing this. If it comes at the cost of mandatory digital ID it's not worth it. Kids shouldn't use social media. I believe it is poison to the mind.

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

everyone talking about this digital ID but i dont think that will happen. Dont people in Aus. already have something that IDs them, like Americans social security number? They'll just have to put that in and it will tell whether they are old enuff or not, end of story.

[@westcoastwoodsman2289]

@nunyabizwacks6711 it's not so much the digital ID that concerns me. It's the attaching a digital currency to that ID that would be a VERY serious concern.

[@MichaelM28]

@@nunyabizwacks6711No we don't have that kind of thing

[@Thedanjonester]

@@nunyabizwacks6711 the digital ID passed earlier this year. This bill was never about “protecting” kids. It’s digital ID in disguise simple as that!!!

[@don-cw1yz]

The Kids are tech-savvy and will figure out a way around the ban. Australia is a nanny state.

[@jaykillxreaperofdeath6967]

How will this be enforced. Actual question, not sarcasm.

[@ArchieBunker-i2h]

They will jail the parents of course. Australia is straight out of a George Orwell novel now.

[@a_t_f2869]

Digital ID!

[@olmrgosh1128]

Back in the 90’s there wasn’t any social media at all you just hang with your friends talking to friends going out to see a movie and playing in a playground and other stuff

[@ballistic_buddha]

And? this isn't the 90s anymor

[@Ldogthe1nonly]

Kids under 16 should be playing outside, making up dances on play dates, riding bikes or going sledding. Try new hobbies and grow up off screen as most of us half broken adults did… aim to be half broken and not full

[@thesilverblack708]

If only that were possible in most Canadian cities. But unless you live in metropolitan Montreal or Vancouver; most kids can't do that because of the way our cities are built. There's a NotJustBikes video called "Why We Won't Raise Our Kids in Suburbia" that highlights how much of a problem this is. Not only because of the city design but also the bureaucracy involved.

[@OntheWingsofDoves]

Playing with tadpoles and skipping rocks ....how many of you are old enough to remember those days?

[@thesilverblack708]

@@OntheWingsofDoves And why are kids incapable of doing that today? I'll give you a hint: It's not from a lack of desire.

[@Ldogthe1nonly]

@@thesilverblack708 lol I live and grew up in Calgary Alberta and I have no idea what you’re talking about 😂

[@thesilverblack708]

@@Ldogthe1nonly How many kids can drive on their own in Alberta?

[@65square_official]

This is good but we're a Canadian nonprofit doing better.

[@FarNorthMafia]

Yea you know this isn't to help children. If you've been paying attention you don't even have to wonder. You just know

[@mynameISsky]

Unless parents enforce this it's useless. Parents want online to "babysit" their children.

[@AckReikTheGreatest07]

Irresponsible parenting like this is sadly becoming more normalized.

[@Elmapachito33]

Exactly the point ! Useless parents always blaming social media for their irresponsible parenting. So kids are cutting their hand with the kitchen knife while making a sandwich, so let’s ban all the knives? Just plain dumb 🤡

[@mh1970]

​​​​@@TivWasalenkoshe was on a conference call with Peppa Pig. All jokes aside, that is sad. The Internet can be dangerous for an adult let alone a child.

[@aartisaan]

Absolute right decision protect innocent children .

[@mikehunt-zx8tr]

Even if it can’t be enforced it’ll wake up parents who are oblivious to how toxic it can be

[@sommmeguy]

Yay! Congratulations Australia for putting people ahead of profits.

[@ZenCorvus]

They got rid of anonymous users this isnt a win

[@winstonsmith935]

Australians carry their kids in their pouches until they’re 16

[@Hulachowdown]

Wait… didn’t we try this when socials came out? I remember everyone just clicking an older birthdate on the entry thing and presto chango we were all able to get an account. To this day Facebook says I am a good 3 or 4 years older than I am 😂

[@JM-sp2iu]

This should be done everywhere. Basically impossible to really enforce but they should try something. Social media has ruined an entire young generation let's maybe help the next one.

[@zvndmvn]

You want them to START using social media at the PEAK of social vulnerability? This could be even worse than growing up with it.

[@akita96th]

Cell phones should also be banned in classrooms.

[@jamierpm]

They are in a lot of places

[@Elmapachito33]

And you should be banned from making stupid comments on social media 🤡

[@akita96th]

@@jamierpm No sh** sherlock very astute of you. Nothing gets by you.

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

"X says it might impact kids' human rights"....of course X would say that

[@dennistregellis9162]

Under 16 now, general population in the very near future!

[@oncoded]

If they cannot pay rent, they should not be online....duh 🙄🙄🙄

[@francisbird6290]

Very correct to do ! Social media is more dangerous than alcohol !

[@hyandres]

This is parents job not government job

[@KAJOMA123]

The whole idea of it is great even though implementation of it will be tricky ,Kids also use social media to show case their talents to the wider world so i wish the emphasis was on content moderation by these companies rather than a total ban ,But i am sure the law will evolve it is a step in the right direction

[@oscarrosaless9323]

The ACLU would’ve compensated these “kids” if it was law in America. The intimidation doesn’t start with this. It starts when 13-16 year olds don’t want to take their shoes and socks off and wear sandals to make content.

[@Footballtime-1x2]

How they will control it?

[@kwimms]

By controlling YOU. Wake up.

[@rlaporte43]

No one is stopping them from accessing the internet. They want to ban social media sites until 16 years of age and frankly it should be so. I've seen quite a bit of disturbing videos and a crap ton of these "influencers" that give bad advice ON PURPOSE!! My gosh. What is there to argue about?

[@Goodnessgraciousplea]

May god have mercy on us all

[@1ygj]

Great Idea it’s a start.

[@The_Comedian556]

How is it a great idea? Every Australian will now need a license to use the internet.

[@ZenCorvus]

No it's censorship and has nothing to do with kids outside hiding behind them

[@robertboyle255]

16 too high,maybe 14.

[@ye333]

People cheering this should look in the mirror and ask, does this give me more or less power to mind my own business?

[@90taetaeya]

Authoritarian

[@Spitfire_Cowboy]

Awesomeness! 👌 Can we do this here please? Social media is literally poisoning people's minds and is creating a mental health crisis. We need to do better to protect not just our youth but also adults.

[@beverlyjames07]

@WhiteHouse time to be a leader in protecting our nation's children.

[@RovePaths]

Affect children's human rights? The children need proper guidance #1. To add, the internet is a privilege, not a right.

[@MrWallace484]

Good on them. Facebook says 12 and up. But we all know it’s to get them hooked young

[@MrChancebandit]

They dont want kids to see whats happening in the world. End of story

[@Impozalla]

Blame the parents for providing their kids smartphones and allowing them to be on the internet completely unmonitored.

[@ycarcomed2]

I'm sure 16 was chosen for a developmental reason. Better than no ban at any age during development, especially with risk of AI's ability to shape the most impressionable.

[@ZenCorvus]

No it didn't It forces people to use their ids to login now. No more anonymous accounts

[@MichaelAnthony-f5o]

Smartest thing they ever did.

[@Moloch-q8j]

These laws are pretty stupid ngl

[@a_t_f2869]

DIGITAL ID IS AROUND THE CONER! AIR CANADA JUST WENT LIVE WITH KTDI AS OF TUESDAY!!!!

[@TitusKingdom]

As a 29 year old who grew up seeing the birth of social media, i can say it had a negative effect on my generation. Now kids are given phones or tablets before they are even 10. Parents should raise children, NOT social media. It should become apart of the culture. I know... SO radical lol

[@catherinewilson1079]

Note; all this means is that social media companies will get access to yet MORE INFORMATION ABOUT US!!!!!

[@toddsupraman7609]

A step in the right direction the instant gratification the Internet causes nowadays is terrible teenagers don’t know how to cope with anything anymore they don’t know how to deal with stress and a half at everything done instantly there is no patience very little skill solving a problem solving issues

[@nickk9202]

Government over reach.

[@goofymcadams]

This is just the beginning.... We need Trump and Elon...

[@MyPerspective-b8v]

a lot of mixed opinions. The most important thing is still protecting children

[@Gelat-n2g]

Well done Australia

[@OntheWingsofDoves]

Should be playing with tadpoles and skipping rocks, like we did long ago..

[@JBrierley02]

So what, you have to send TikTok (aka the CCP) your ID?

[@marisaaah3933]

Good, I couldn't agree more

[@JohnDoe04643]

Classic trojan horse

[@jontipping]

Communism it is then.

[@Easybun52]

😂

[@DavidSabine]

I was told Digital ID was a conspiracy theory?

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[@ethanjackson1824]

Whats that lady even mad about shes not under 16

[@Tjd1982]

X - It hurts childrens human rights. Ok Elon.

[@wallybartfay56]

Good start.

[@MitchKelly-m3y]

Ahh, our future uninformed voters, so much for the talk of lowering the voting age. Picking on kids because everyone else said NO. Get used to that word, IT CANNOT BE CENSORED.

[@The_Comedian556]

Welp, there goes the country

[@jamierpm]

Yup just ban it for everyone we could all benefit

[@Elmapachito33]

Speak for yourself 🤡

[@kulsingh9]

Canada/US can never do this

[@a_t_f2869]

LOL RIGHT! AND DIGITAL ID WILL NEVER HAPPEN EITHER! COMING VERY SOON TOTAL CONTROL!

[@corystarkiller]

Great.

[@Red-Yo]

Good.

[@masternoremac3738]

Not a bad idea...

[@lga9046]

meet in person if you're so close

[@rizz_the_dog]

Canada next

[@mizocosmic]

Thats stupid! Social medias shouldnt be age limited!

[@m.d.sharpe8892]

Yes it should be. It's dangerous

[@ethanjackson1824]

Legit like we don't need 10 year Olds seeing wars going on

[@Samhizawa]

If they bring him to Canada he should live with Trudeau

[@joeybidner]

More countries need this

[@martinscrapp7166]

Another step closer to: Revelation 13:16-18 - _He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666_

[@kwimms]

The only intelligent comment from the endless empty comments.

[@joeywelander1833]

Religion is even worse than social media

[@ericsynchrona5495]

Good, now they can lower the Age Limit for sex down to like 10 years old to make it fair for everyone, same thing with drinking & smoking. And serves them right too, I started when I was like 12 years old.

[@ViewsXST]

Applauding from Canada

[@donroussy5472]

finally an intelligent move to protect our children.

[@kwimms]

Do actually know what "intelligent" means?