I really can't comprehend wanting to enforce this kind of thing at the EU level. It's not like they can't pass this locally if they want it, and leave it to others to have other rules.
I think it's much more interesting to deal with the algorithms, etc. I agree with that bit about not leaning on parental consent though.
> It's not like they can't pass this locally if they want it
It wouldn't be the first time an unpopular or downright malicious law got pushed upstream:
- Data Retention Directive (UK)
- Press publishers' right (Germany, Spain)
- PNR Directive (UK, France)
- Chat control (Spain + few others)
- Mandatory fingerprints on national ID cards (Germany)
Personally, I really struggle to act on this as a voter, because at least in my country, EU works as a retirement home for washed politicans who then go to work with their hand already raised, usually against my interests. Given how widely unpopular some of these laws are, I suspect this might be a widespread issue.
From a lens of control/social cohesion it makes sense tbf. The time kids are most malleable, you want to ensure they're thinking the "correct" way and only consume content from approved sources.
I don't envy the kids of today and how much they can't do compared to my generation
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[ 0.21 ms ] story [ 7.7 ms ] threadI think it's much more interesting to deal with the algorithms, etc. I agree with that bit about not leaning on parental consent though.
It wouldn't be the first time an unpopular or downright malicious law got pushed upstream:
- Data Retention Directive (UK)
- Press publishers' right (Germany, Spain)
- PNR Directive (UK, France)
- Chat control (Spain + few others)
- Mandatory fingerprints on national ID cards (Germany)
Personally, I really struggle to act on this as a voter, because at least in my country, EU works as a retirement home for washed politicans who then go to work with their hand already raised, usually against my interests. Given how widely unpopular some of these laws are, I suspect this might be a widespread issue.
I don't envy the kids of today and how much they can't do compared to my generation