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2OEH8eoCRo0
The law would require parental consent. Parents should parent better right?
idiotsecant
If this was actually about children the law would just enforce 18+ tagging on websites and parents could decide whether or not to use a browser that enforced those restrictions.

This isn't about children, and never was. Its about the government restricting anonymity and free expression in the only place it still exists.

insane_dreamer
> anonymity and free expression in the only place it still exists

please explain how social media platforms are the only place where these things still exists

in fact, there's no anonymity and questionable free expression on those platforms

the open web, yes, but these measures have nothing to do with that. my teen can keep his geocities-hosted blog and read yours.

prokopton
We bring back Geocities and use the Net like it’s the mid 90s again. No social media required.
insane_dreamer
I'm all for it. Social media contributes little value to society.
throwaway-blaze
This does not restrict messaging platforms like iMessage, which are the first "social media" most kids really use, and on which they can be bullied, groomed, etc. Parents still need to involved.
kjkjadksj
Wait till you hear about recess or the cafeteria
insane_dreamer
messaging platforms aren't social media anymore than a telephone is social media
stevenalowe
If social media is unhealthy for children then it is also unhealthy for adults. Turning 18 does not grant magical immunity