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Originally I thought this was a good idea, but I've changed my mind.
Why are they not going after the tech bro social media companies spewing their shit?
Billionaires eh..
They ask. But will only give a shit about comments they personally benefit from.
IE ones that do not limit the billionaire owners bribing them.
Here is a link to the actual consultation if anyone wants to get there quickly.
Some really wacky ideas in there. Having completed it, it is almost like they were skewing the arguments in the "against" camp to be really really stupid sounding.
Also bungs young adults in with kids and asks you questions as if you're a 12 year old (i did the 3rd option)
Raising the current 13+ to 16+ would be fine. What I worry about is how they will enforce it.
Very long form to fill in, but I completed it.
this post was submitted on 03 Mar 2026
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