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Originally Posted by Paul
Why not, Facebook is 13, Tiktok is 13, Snapchat is 13, Instagram is 13 ... Seeing the pattern yet ?
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I imagine that they've done this to align it with the others. However, it wasn't too long ago rhat the Government wanted to be able to see encrypted messages and WhatsApp said that they would resist this and ultimately pull out if the UK if needs be. Ultimately this move to lower the age to 13 can only antagonise the legislators.
At some point I think we'll come to a situation where it will have to be decided who ultimately decides these things, the Government of the day or social media platforms.
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Originally Posted by jfman
And why should responsible children with responsible parents be the victims of arbitrary regulation?
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Such legislation has to be arbitrary as it cannot distinguish between the two groups.
Responsible parents wouldn't be allowing 3 year olds onto social media, but may allow a young teen onto it. It's these immature minds that are being contacted by hebophiles, usually for sexual purposes.