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

  • Fleur_@lemm.eeEnglish
    33·
    18 days ago

    So sad that this will cause social media services to decline

    • BlesthThySoul@lemy.lolEnglish
      4·
      17 days ago

      And so many dipshit billionaires will become common man…Aint it good at least in this way.

      • Fleur_@lemm.eeEnglish
        3·
        18 days ago

        Sorry i don’t understand what you are saying, did you mean to close your comment with “/c” to indicate comedy?

        • Kintarian@lemmy.worldEnglish
          3·
          18 days ago

          Sarcasm starts with an S unless you are being sarcastic, which is even more funny if you are.

          In HTML and stuff, you would write something like:

          <s “sarcastic comment that makes everyone laugh” /s>