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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How does that work concretely though in terms of blocking access?[/quote]

Most parents are looking for an excuse. This gives it to them. Social media can be prevented at the device level. Once most kids aren’t on it anymore, it loses its appeal. Lots of kids only do it because most other kids do it.[/quote]

I have older teens so not being defensive, but I really don't see what it is going to look like. If it can already be prevented at the device level, then why ban it country-wide? There is no need. And if it's bad parenting and can't be prevented by the government, it also seems like a useless ban.[/quote]

But think of the children!

This is more of a move against US tech companies than a move to protect kids. The practical effect will be driving kids to platforms and accounts with less oversight from government and parents. But this is being driven by people who don't think parents should get to decide whether or not their kids can use social media.[/quote]

The above clearly written by someone clueless as to the scientific data that Facebook and Instagram THEMSELVES gathered (and hid) about the actual real negative impacts on children and on adults as well.  And there were a LOT of serious negative impacts.  Whatever the impacts on other companies, when we find out some ingredient in food is poisonous, the fact that banning its use stops millions from getting sick or dying is far more important than the companies that go out of business because they make it.  Social media companies are not more important than kids' health.  Well, to you they are apparently, but not to sane rational people.[/quote]

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