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[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 15 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

In particular, the rule will require online platforms to confirm the ages of users before showing them algorithmically-curated feeds or sending them notifications at night.

Oh, no! Notifications at night! Here's an idea: Charge your kids' devices (phone, tablet, laptop, what have you) in the kitchen so they don't have them in bed. I don't understand why we need laws to address shitty parenting that don't begin to touch on shitty parenting.

[–] jherazob@beehaw.org 7 points 3 days ago

Because it was never about parenting or the kids

[–] einkorn@feddit.org 6 points 3 days ago

Especially when Do-not-disturb mode is a thing. The amount of people I've met who don't even know what that is is staggering.

Because it's working out so well across the pond.

[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 12 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] LassCalibur@beehaw.org 8 points 3 days ago

New York details its plans for encouraging p2p social media.