“The internet lets young people connect outside of the controlled spheres of their parents’ worldview — and that’s the danger that proponents of age verification are terrified of,” EFF’s @ericabp told Salon.
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“The internet lets young people connect outside of the controlled spheres of their parents’ worldview — and that’s the danger that proponents of age verification are terrified of,” EFF’s @ericabp told Salon. https://www.salon.com/2026/02/11/social-media-age-verification-is-full-of-risks-and-unclear-rewards/
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“The internet lets young people connect outside of the controlled spheres of their parents’ worldview — and that’s the danger that proponents of age verification are terrified of,” EFF’s @ericabp told Salon. https://www.salon.com/2026/02/11/social-media-age-verification-is-full-of-risks-and-unclear-rewards/
@eff@mastodon.social @ericabp@mastodon.sandwich.net saved my life; made me who i am today
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“The internet lets young people connect outside of the controlled spheres of their parents’ worldview — and that’s the danger that proponents of age verification are terrified of,” EFF’s @ericabp told Salon. https://www.salon.com/2026/02/11/social-media-age-verification-is-full-of-risks-and-unclear-rewards/
@eff @ericabp I don't want a world in which people need to identify themselves to use the Internet any more than you all do.
But disparaging parents who are rightfully concerned about their kids' mental health in an era of greatly increased depression and anxiety in young people is a really shitty way to argue against it.
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@eff @ericabp I don't want a world in which people need to identify themselves to use the Internet any more than you all do.
But disparaging parents who are rightfully concerned about their kids' mental health in an era of greatly increased depression and anxiety in young people is a really shitty way to argue against it.
@SteveFoerster @eff @ericabp
It does seem a bit disingenuous to act like the ONLY thing waiting for kids online are different viewpoints from their parents...There are legitimate horrors online, and places young people absolutely shouldn't go. There's also, sadly, predators who actively seek children out online.
I'm concerned about the various age/ID verification schemes we're starting to see, and we do need to proceed carefully. But I can absolutely see the rationale behind them as well.
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“The internet lets young people connect outside of the controlled spheres of their parents’ worldview — and that’s the danger that proponents of age verification are terrified of,” EFF’s @ericabp told Salon. https://www.salon.com/2026/02/11/social-media-age-verification-is-full-of-risks-and-unclear-rewards/
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