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China turns on ‘minors mode’ to keep kids safe online (www.theregister.com)
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[–] fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Fuck this

[–] Psythik@lemm.ee 0 points 19 hours ago (2 children)

Yeah seriously, China making a smart decision for once? What the fuck? Broken clocks, I suppose.

This needs to be a worldwide thing. We're raising a generation of idiots because of engagement algorithms. Something needs to be done about it, or we're going to be in serious trouble once Gen Alpha gets old enough to vote.

[–] bathing_in_bismuth@sh.itjust.works 1 points 15 hours ago

You don't want kids to research, let's say controversial, content of CCP wrongs and critism of policies ofc. Totally a smart move

[–] fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 0 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

This isn't for the kid's benefit you know

[–] Psythik@lemm.ee -1 points 19 hours ago (2 children)

Yeah but it's a great idea if executed correctly by a developed country. (i.e. not China)

[–] interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 0 points 11 hours ago

I hear they are very good at execution too!

[–] fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 1 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

The point is censorship of viewpoints

[–] Psythik@lemm.ee 0 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

And my point is that certain viewpoints are already being censored on the major platforms.

Say something anti-MAGA on YouTube the next time you get a chance, then load the page in an incognito window. You'll notice that your comment is nowhere to be found. Check your comment history, and you'll see a "some activity might not be visible yet" message at the top. Yet anything praising Trump gets to stay.

Google/Meta/etc.are dangerous entities that are poisoning kids' minds with conservative propaganda, and no one seems to notice or care. Something needs to be done.

[–] fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 0 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

These laws are about censoring LGBT stuff, you think the MAGAs would do anything about MAGA propaganda?

[–] Psythik@lemm.ee -1 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (1 children)

I don't mean this as an insult, but do you have autism?

Again, I'm not talking about copying exactly what China is doing; simply that it would be a good idea if implemented properly.

[–] fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 3 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Yes, and I don't support censorship even if it's aimed at kids (they always start with the kids first)

[–] Psythik@lemm.ee -2 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago)

And again, the major platforms already are engaging in censorship. I'm merely suggesting that we do something about it.

I hope you realize that talking to you is fatiguing. For your sake I hope you're not this annoying to have a conversation with in person.