So Australia just became the first country to actually enforce a hard age gate on social platforms. Anyone under 16 gets the boot from apps like TikTok and Instagram—or the platforms eat massive fines.
The move's getting mixed reactions worldwide. Some governments are watching closely, possibly drafting similar rules. Others call it governmental overreach.
Meanwhile? Kids are already finding workarounds. VPNs, fake IDs, borrowed accounts—the usual cat-and-mouse game between regulation and reality. Turns out legislating technology is easier than enforcing it.
Interesting test case for how far governments can (or should) control digital spaces. Especially relevant as Web3 platforms start facing similar compliance questions.
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CoconutWaterBoy
· 12-11 10:37
Australia is a dead end, and it is directly banned under the age of 16... However, children use VPN to bypass in seconds, and the regulators are still too naïve
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BtcDailyResearcher
· 12-11 10:36
Australia's move to ban it outright, banning everyone under 16... but as a result, kids are quickly using VPNs to bypass the restrictions. The government is really naive to think they can control it.
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SchrodingerPrivateKey
· 12-11 10:33
It's the modern age, and you're still trying to block kids from going online. Can this move in Australia really control them?
Turn on a VPN and all problems are solved. Do they really think kids don't have some digital tricks up their sleeves?
Under 16s are prohibited, but Web3 is still a mess, and it's impossible to control.
Kids have their own ways, and technology will always outpace the law.
This policy is just for show; it won't have much effect.
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ser_ngmi
· 12-11 10:23
NGL, Australia's approach is just superficial and not a real solution. Kids can just use a VPN, and regulation will never keep up with technology.
Wait, how is the age limit of 16 set? It’s basically impossible to stop.
Now even Web3 platforms are going to be targeted, it’s only a matter of time.
Really want to see how different countries copy this approach—probably another chaotic battle.
Banning it is useless; kids will find ways around it by borrowing accounts, so it’s a waste of effort.
Australia’s move is indeed aggressive, but honestly, it’s just the beginning of government power expansion.
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AirdropAutomaton
· 12-11 10:23
Australia's move really can't be fixed; kids just use a VPN and run away... The government vs. technology battle is always a losing game for the government
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Blockwatcher9000
· 12-11 10:18
VP can't even stop kids, this move in Australia is probably a wasted effort haha
So Australia just became the first country to actually enforce a hard age gate on social platforms. Anyone under 16 gets the boot from apps like TikTok and Instagram—or the platforms eat massive fines.
The move's getting mixed reactions worldwide. Some governments are watching closely, possibly drafting similar rules. Others call it governmental overreach.
Meanwhile? Kids are already finding workarounds. VPNs, fake IDs, borrowed accounts—the usual cat-and-mouse game between regulation and reality. Turns out legislating technology is easier than enforcing it.
Interesting test case for how far governments can (or should) control digital spaces. Especially relevant as Web3 platforms start facing similar compliance questions.