2025-12-10 16:39:19

Australia just dropped a bombshell — kids under 16 are officially banned from social media platforms. But what does this actually mean? The new legislation targets major platforms, forcing them to verify user ages or face massive penalties. Parents are divided: some applaud the move for protecting mental health, while others worry about enforcement challenges and digital literacy gaps. This could set a global precedent. Will other nations follow suit? And how will platforms adapt their verification systems without compromising privacy? The debate's just getting started.

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LiquidityOracle

· 12-13 16:33

Australia's recent move is truly impressive—banning social media for under 16s... Can this really be enforced? I remain skeptical.

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DecentralizedElder

· 12-12 08:45

To be honest, Australia's recent moves are a bit aggressive, but I think there will still be loopholes. Can facial recognition verification really prevent kids? I think VPNs can solve it in minutes. The platform will definitely respond passively for profit, but in the end, it still depends on parents' awareness. It's ridiculous to think this could become a global template; each country has different national conditions. Privacy issues—Australia hasn't even figured out how to balance them properly.

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BearMarketNoodler

· 12-11 08:42

Once the age verification system is implemented, the costs for Australian platforms will skyrocket, and in the end, it will still be passed on to the users. Basically, the policy authorities want to put on a show again. Will it really be enforceable? Historically, similar regulations have always been half-hearted. Influencers and content creators will be the first to suffer. With kids losing traffic, platform advertising revenue will be cut in half, and those who have taken long positions will have to cut their losses. The privacy verification and this contradiction will probably cause a year of turmoil. This wave in Australia might be a trap; let's wait and see who backs down first.

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LiquidityWitch

· 12-10 17:07

Australia's move is really tough this time, banning anyone under 16 directly. But to be honest, implementing this might be a big pitfall...

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StakeWhisperer

· 12-10 17:05

Australia's move is really bold—banning social media for kids under 16. But how do they verify age... Do they really have to upload ID cards?

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FromMinerToFarmer

· 12-10 17:04

Australia's move this time is really brilliant. I should have banned those things ten years ago.

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InscriptionGriller

· 12-10 16:57

Australia’s recent ban is basically cutting the platform’s leeks; the verification system is still a mess, and privacy data is just a joke. --- Governments around the world are starting to jointly target tech giants—it's only a matter of time. Meta and others will have to pay fines obediently. --- Age verification? Haha, black market operations are already laughing their heads off. Tech competition is heating up again. --- Children can access the internet and change their information; this law is just a show. Do they really think it can stop anything? --- Wait, the platform’s own age verification system has such huge vulnerabilities, and the government is still legislating? Should I be impressed or just laugh? --- Psychological health? Bullshit. Parents just shift the blame to platforms—they can’t control their kids. --- On-chain verification? Let’s see which public chain is bragging about this now. --- Speaking of which, once this policy is out, global follow-up, and it’s another reason for a new capital influx.

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DegenDreamer

· 12-10 16:46

Australia's move directly kicked kids off the internet, but honestly, how do you verify age? You can't possibly ask Meta to scan passports, haha.

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4am_degen

· 12-10 16:41

Australia's move is really tough this time—banning social media for under 16s... Honestly, can they really control it? Tech guys can break through in minutes.

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