this is really beginning to stink #auspol #SMban

Exactly HOW is the government going to measure the effectiveness of this fucking idiocy?

They want us to believe it's all about keeping kids safe (bullshit).

If that's the goal, their KPIs should all revolve around safety.

Bet a testicle they will NOT be reporting on that metric.

#AusPol
#SMban

The social media ban and the end of politics The Albanese government's teen social media ban, which came into effect this morning, is perhaps the Platonic ideal of contemporary politics. It should make us all very angry. And then it should insp...

"The world where kids didn't have social media in front of them at all times is part of the 'no longer'. And it wasn't all roses, either. It's not as though kids like me weren't bullied, anyway."
@timhollo.bsky.social

#SMban
#AusPol

How will these fuckers measure success? Fewer suicides?

WTF Teenager Social Media Ban?! Federal Labor have submitted the [Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024](https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/bills/r7284_first-reps/toc_pdf/24150b01.PDF;fi...

‘Perhaps the government and legacy media would like teenagers to shut up about climate change and the genocide in Gaza, and let legacy media dictate the narrative instead.’

#auspol #SMban

bleepitybloopity.com/posts/social...

New ad from the Australien Government Department for Rearranging Deckchairs.

#AusPol
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"... many people believe the ban will prevent cyberbullying. It won’t – because bullying is a social problem, which can’t be solved with a quick technical fix."
@tamaleaver.bsky.social

#duh
#SMban

This ridiculous ban is purely so politicians can pretend they are doing something of value. Bullshit

Are we going to see a sudden uptick in new Australian BlueSky accounts where we learn all the latest Young People jargon and hip activities? #SMBan #AusPol

basically ‘go out & play’ 🙄

if you want ALL kids to feel included & supported in the community you’re going to have to tackle some tougher issues like #housing #poverty #literacy + access to mental health & disability services…

knee-jerk policy by jerks

#raisetherate #SMban #lowhangingfruit #NDIS

I thought it was decided that we’re all 38!?

#SMban @support.bsky.team

it will force them onto far more nefarious platforms with zero moderation or accountability

for some this will make them more isolated and easier targets for bullying, radicalisation

sadly it will not achieve the desired outcomes

whilst becoming hugely problematic for the rest of us

#SMban

The two words that could unravel the social media ban for Australian teenagers While the teen social media ban has passed parliament, questions are being asked about how the age of all users will be verified — and even the viability of the new law.

Oh #albo @australianlabor.bsky.social , if only you'd listened more.

It's not too late to change the rules.

Otherwise a truly invasive #privacy monster with greedy logarithm miners will be unleashed.

Say NO to compulsory age id.

#SMBan

www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...

the #SMBan thing is half baked ... and how Albo will it work??? it won't be only 16 yr olds needing iD it will be 53 year olds wanting access to family IG or FB or TikTok? or is that plan ... and soon we will need a licence to be online? Approved by Murdoch media and the ALP and Libs?

Some Coalition MPs have cold feet on the social media ban. Dutton will stare them down Doubts about Labor’s bill, which could be rammed through parliament this week, have expanded to include more mainstream Coalition MPs.

a dumb dud idea...a true "brain fart"...no detail..no idea how it will work...no consultation..nothing but a dumb populist idea to rush through parliament with an eye on elections FAIL LABOR FAIL...and worse massively dangerous censorship #smban
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