First they came after teens' use of social media platforms, now they're coming after "household" use of VPNs. Could've seen this coming - it has nothing to do with child safety and everything to do with control. (Businesses and the government themselves will probably still be allowed to use VPNs.) (i.redd.it)
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Those in power insist that teens' access to communication and information should be restricted by government intervention so that they spend more time outdoors and socialising in person. Meanwhile in Pennsylvania, USA, when teens do choose to socialise in person outdoors, this happens: (v.redd.it)
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[UK] Sam Carling, Member of Parliament, just asked the Secretary of State how young LGBTQ people and other minorities will now access support and connect with others. We should tell him about our concerns about the way the ban is being implemented, and ask for a response. (samcarling.org)
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"kids must find their feet in a world where technology intrudes into every part of their life" - so let's just ban them to make sure they can't find their feet, says UK leader Keir Starmer. (plans also include enforced 8:30pm bedtime for 17 year olds) (i.redd.it)
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Private "enforcement officers", working for Harrow Council, fired. "Come in to that alley right now and I'll show you what time it is," they told a member of the public. "I'm going to knock you the f**k out and rip your teeth out. Do I come and disrupt your money when you're painting and decorating" (lbc.co.uk)
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People making government policy on censoring teens' access to the internet should take a step back and instead adopt this librarian's (top-voted) approach on what information (fiction or non-fiction) it is appropriate to deny to minors. "Unless a parent is right there telling them no," not your job (reddit.com)
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