Florida to ban under 16 yr olds from social media

Probably the people who make the laws. So, we know how'd it go.

I said mostly left leaning.

Sure, there are pockets of right-wing friendly spaces, but the vast majority do not allow or accept anything like hate speech, xenophobia, sexism, racism, or any of the other crap that is allowed in these pockets. They're almost all about being inclusive and acceptance of people for who they are.

Take a look at their logos during pride week for a start. Twitter has done a complete 180 in recent years after space Karen bought them but he's bearing the brunt of that decision every day. Hell, take a look around Boards, ffs. You think Boards is anti-abortion? Anti-gay marriage? Anti-government?

If you can't prove it then why bring it into the thread. That's your standard so apply it to yourself.

Way to refute the points made, ignore the evidence submitted and dismiss the topic altogether. Reeeeal mature discussion tactic, lemme know how that works out for you. Or don't. Yeah, maybe don't.

Since you haven't been able to do anything other than say it's ridiculous, you are indeed done.

Ah here. You're all over the shop. You actually haven't a clue what you're talking about. You think I'm COMPLAINING that they're left-leaning? 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 We're on the same side you wingnut. What was that about victimhood again?

I am in no way a right-winger. Not even slightly. It's ironic in the extreme to accuse someone of playing the victim as you yourself get the wrong end of the stick and try to play the victim card yourself. Nothing I have said is pro- right or left. I just said they all change their logos (and provided pictures as EVIDENCE) when the time comes. I also pointed to their Ts &Cs and put Boards forward as an example, but you've gone and ignored all of that and claimed I never provided it. There are none so blind as those who refuse to see.

If Social Media sites were filled with the right-wing hatemongers and MAGA crowd, they'd crumble as people leave in droves when this logo change happens. Like what happened with Musk, when he allowed the Xenophobes to proliferate. Tumblr, Reddit, Insta, Facebook etc..... all have policies forbidding the sorta shite that is synonymous with the right. Have look through my posts, I was advocating for union membership recently on a thread, the complete antithesis of right wing ideology.

That's pretty embarrassing for you.

It feels a little weird to me that the two things are being brought up in the same thread. But I guess a lot of threads on an Irish chat forum involve American political talking points.

I myself do not have strong feelings either way on either guns or social media. My philosphy on life and parenting is I will put things in the hands of my kids that I feel they will benefit or learn from.

So while I am not against social media per se I simply have seen no reason or benefit for putting a phone in my kids hands just yet, or to sign them up to any social media or communications platforms. I am not in the "If I give them this they will have more chance of depression or suicide". I am just "I see no reason to give them this stuff".

But I have put a gun in my kids hands. My son is 9 and I just started him. And my daugther is 13 and she has been using rifles since she was 9. I see a benefit in this on a few levels. I am not "pro" or "anti" gun. I am just in the "Here is a hobby they might enjoy and learn from and benefit from".

I can't get myself into this strong "pro" and "anti" head space on most things. I generally just look at things on the level of "Is there an overall benefit of this that would accrue if I introduce it into my kids lives?".

Why do you have to say 'we're done' to anyone who doesn't conform to your opinions, or bend to your will? Do you realise the way you come across by saying that, regardless of whether you're right or wrong? Do you think you're special or something?

No need to answer, I won't see it.

Very sensible decision by the those politicians. Nice to see a positive news story come out of Florida.

Hope your town has a drag queen story hour for full effect.

Today had various CEOs being grilled by US senators. Would seem to be quite a bit of scrutiny at the moment.