Is australian government stupid?

[Guest_56962122]

First of all, this is a big privacy reach, and risk. The government is trusting social media platforms to store our id’s? Faces? And sensitive info? Hell no. I hope this backfires so hard they have to revoke the ban, the fact that they are saying this is for safety is such a bs excuse. They just want to see what you do on social media and god knows what else they can do. Also, if a data leak happens, say bye to all your juicy info, because its now in the hands of people you dont want it to be. And the company has to go through the photos, videos, and messages i sent and allow the service to see to check if im old enough? What if i DONT want them to look at my photos videos and other things to see if im old enough? What if i dont consent to that stuff? They just want to monitor you at this point and are putting it behind the words of “protecting children”. This country is doomed

[Sophie_M]

Hey there,

Thank you for your post and for sharing so openly how you’re feeling about the upcoming restrictions and the challenges around how they might be enforced. 

It's clear this is something that has been weighing on your mind, and you’re not alone in these concerns. This in-between phase of not knowing how exactly these restrictions will be implemented can feel pretty unnerving. 

If you’re a young person looking for a space to connect and discuss this with peers, we have a dedicated thread you might find helpful: U16s social media restriction discussion 
For parents and caregivers, there’s also a thread available here: Parents and caregivers social media restriction discussion

This is a complex and often polarising topic, and navigating this unknown can be really tough. Please know we’re here to support you and sit with you through this.

Kind regards,
Sophie M