Most in Germany want Australia-style social media ban: poll – DW – 11/30/2024
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A survey has shown that a majority in Germany would support banning social media use for those under 16. This week, Australian lawmakers approved legislation to that effect.

Summary

A YouGov poll revealed that 77% of Germans support banning social media for those under 16, similar to a new Australian law.

The survey found that 82% believe social media harms young people, citing harmful content and addiction.

In Australia, the law fines platforms up to AUD 49.5 million (€30.5M) for allowing under-16s to create accounts, with enforcement trials set before implementation next year. Critics

  • @redwattlebirdEnglish
    9•22 hours ago

    It makes me wonder if the result of this ban in Australia will see a rise in forums and chat rooms.

    • @wabafee@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2•11 hours ago

      Ain’t that still social media, same with multiplayer games though I don’t know the law itself I could be wrong.

      • @Echolynx@lemmy.zipEnglish
        2•11 hours ago

        No, social media is driven by algorithms that control what you see and how much you see. Chat rooms and forums are old school, more analog. You chat with other people in realtime and are able to choose the posts you want to see.