A thoughtful thread on why social media bans are bad for kids and wrong headed generally.
Mediamorphis
Good overview for anyone following expected proposed ban on social media for Canadians under 16.
“Rejecting a ban does not mean rejecting regulation. Rather, it places the emphasis on the need to regulate the platforms, not the user.”
The ban frames the wrong problem, creating a harmful solution.
Mike Ananny
Why is a kids’ social media ban bad policy? Does the ban actually work? Doesn’t polling show overwhelming public support for a ban? Why is mandated age verification a privacy risk? If the ban is “temporary,” why does it matter? If not a ban, then what?
The government is expected to table the Digital Safety Act on Wednesday with reports that it will include a ban on social media for those under 16, framed as a “temporary” measure that platforms can…
