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

  • MyOpinion@lemm.eeEnglish
    105·
    15 days ago

    Not that hard. When you allow reporting and then removal of their accounts. They may get through but their accounts are removed rapidly.

    • thejml@lemm.eeEnglish
      171·
      15 days ago

      So you want people to report others accounts as being under age? There’s absolutely zero way that could go wrong or has ever gone wrong in history.