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Canada wants to join the age verification bandwagon and censor the internet with Bill C-34
(ca.news.yahoo.com)
this post was submitted on 15 Jun 2026
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I'm sick of this stupid argument. If you're on commercial social media you're already under mass surveillance FFS ๐คฆโโ๏ธ And if you're arguing that now the government will have access to this data, they already do! Social media platforms already know how old you are, they even know when you're taking a shit. It's just not beneficial for them to take any actions to restrict kids from using their platforms because they need the next generation of addicted users.
Commercial social media platform are multi billion dollar companies that have built some of the most sophisticated AI/ML algorithms to get people addicted to their platforms. Do you really think the average parent has a chance here? Then consider the network affect. If most of the kids at school are socializing online on these platforms then restricting your child's access limits their socializing. Social media access for kids needs to be limited by governments.
I don't think that would be effective at reducing access for minors given knives are readily available in most kitchens.
Have you read this bill? Are you sure your opinions haven't been manipulated by social media companies that have lobbied hard and flown influencers around to speak on their behalf?
I haven't read the bill, and I don't use any social media other than this. I'm not going to share too much of my personal information, but I have a feeling I may have more personal experience in some of the areas you're referring to.
Also you mention if all the other kids have social media or phones or whatever, then some get left out - well what if people became aware/educated and the tables turned?
My opinions have not been manipulated. I despise social media. I don't have any account except for on here. I just know where this will lead, and I'm not for it.
I'm basing my argument on how the world is, not how the world should be