Online Safety Bill Etc

[TheDaddy]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

In Australia, where they already have a ban, 70% of children are still accessing banned services.

There is also a suggestion that 16/17 year olds will face restrictions whilst on social media, namely an end to infinite scrolling, romantic AI chat companions and overnight curfews.

Yet we don't ban 16 & 17 year olds from being out alone at night. In fact should they be driving at that age, I'm all for protecting young people and could've gone along with something to protect them on social media but this isn't it

[Carth]

Originally Posted by TheDaddy

Yet we don't ban 16 & 17 year olds from being out alone at night. In fact should they be driving at that age, I'm all for protecting young people and could've gone along with something to protect them on social media but this isn't it

. . or voting

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by Paul

It isnt, nor do we know what questions were actually asked (loaded or worded to get the answer wanted).
Its easy to ask if if you just think something is a good idea, without going into detail or the consequences.

I'm sure if you asked parents if families with children should all get free access to the internet they would all say its a great idea, without thinking about issues it may create.

This is complete ballcocks

Loss of childhood ? Seriously, what planet are they on ?

They are probably referring to infinite scrolling and addiction to social media (it's designed to keep people on it) instead of socialising in the real world.

Then there is the darker side of bullying, harrassment, blackmail, bribery and, worst of all, having their lives cut short.

[Carth]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

They are probably referring to infinite scrolling and addiction to social media (it's designed to keep people on it) instead of socialising in the real world.

Then there is the darker side of bullying, harrassment, blackmail, bribery and, worst of all, having their lives cut short.

Much of those things can also happen outside the 'safety' of their bedroom, where they can simply 'close' whatever app they're using. You can't just 'close' it in the playground, in the park, the corner shop, or just walking down the street.