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Australia is the first nation to ban social media for under-16s. (globalvoices.org)
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Landmark legislation sees the Australian government committed to the novel step of child protection by banning social media for under sixteens.

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[–] fine_sandy_bottom@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 7 hours ago

Yeah I don't really understand the pile on.

Enforcement is not important in any way. If most kids are on social presently, then by making it illegal it just won't be a place for kids to congregate any more. What would be the point of lying about your age to create a facebook account if none of your friends are there.

Sure, some kids will still be on social, perhaps most kids will be, but there's no doubt in my mind that their usage will diminish dramatically. That's how public health works.