Worldwide Censorship Is Coming... and Australia May Be the Blame.

Australia launches youth social media ban it says will be the world's 'first domino'

More than 1 million social media accounts held by users under 16 are set to be deactivated in Australia in a divisive world-first ban that is being closely watched elsewhere.

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/australia-launches-youth-social-media-ban-rcna246730

This will require internet users to identify themselves so as to prove they are an adult (or 16+ in Australia's case).

This will allow governments to track down and punish anyone who writes anything they don't like.

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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

You think censorship isnt built into Twitter under Musk? I wont even bring up Truth Social. But if the management of all the social media platforms had acted responsibly again cyberbullying, grooming by predators and misuse in stalking and tracking, then none of this would have happened.😷

beckyromero · 36-40, F

@whowasthatmaskedman

So, are you ready to turn over your identifying documents to every social media website you wish to visit?

How about the next step Down Under, perhaps a spin-off of our fascist government's next adventure: requiring you to turn over all your social network user names to customs agents when you enter and exit the country so they can rifle thru all your posts to see if you are a "loyal" citizen?

Trump to force all foreign tourists to provide FIVE YEARS of social media history before entering the United States

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15369957/Trump-foreign-tourists-social-media-history.html

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@beckyromero Actually Yes. But bear in mind I have a long travel history involving security checks to be in the presence of important people. And this is my only social media presence. My family had strict instructions my image was never to appear on their Facespace or instathingy.. As for America. Been there, done that. Bought the tee shirt..And I dont take Trump seriously anyway. I am far enough away not to. But the government after Trump will control Americas social media by stealth. Look at who donates to Trump now..😷