GOP bill in FL seeks to ban kids under 16 from accessing or using social media

[lawgator1]

Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

A bill that would be one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ use of social media is heading to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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This seems decidedly anti-liberty. Like legit, Nazi level, authoritarian, government overreach.

 

[volfanhill]

Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

A bill that would be one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ use of social media is heading to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

apnews.com

This seems decidedly anti-liberty. Like legit, Nazi level, authoritarian, government overreach.

Nazi level? I'm not a fan of this but you are a clown.

 

[hUTch2002]

Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

A bill that would be one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ use of social media is heading to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

apnews.com

This seems decidedly anti-liberty. Like legit, Nazi level, authoritarian, government overreach.

Why is everything so extreme? Or, it’s just a stupid idea of something that falls under the heading of parental responsibility.

 

[NEO]

Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

A bill that would be one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ use of social media is heading to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

apnews.com

This seems decidedly anti-liberty. Like legit, Nazi level, authoritarian, government overreach.

Kinda like not letting them drive, vote, or buy alcohol yet? Cause they are um kids???

 

[GroverCleveland]

Don't like the idea of the state doing something like this, although I understand the desire to do something because of evidence social media is harmful to development of young people.

 

[FLVOL_79]

Start with banning adults with Tik Tok accounts from having children and you can solve a lot of the worlds problems.

Time to rewatch Logans Run for more good ideas.

 

[rekinhavoc]

Damn GOP. Why can't they get behind good ideas like allowing minors to have life altering hormone therapy or surgery without their parents consent?

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[lawgator1]

Nazi level? I'm not a fan of this but you are a clown.

Yeah, nazi level was too much, but you get my point.

 

[whodeycin85]

Don't like the idea of the state doing something like this, although I understand the desire to do something because of evidence social media is harmful to development of young people.

This. Social media is a main component of the mental health crisis with our youth. Tiki tok brain is legit

 

[JOEY’S ALL VOL !!!]

Geez ... now government wants to parent, what could go wrong?

It’s serious over reach and a lousy way for the government to weasel their way more into the family home day to day, but it’s not the worst idea ever and it’s certainly not to a Nazi level of suppression.

 

[GroverCleveland]

This. Social media is a main component of the mental health crisis with our youth. Tiki tok brain is legit

I agree! Could not agree more. I probably spend too much time on social media and 90% of it is here on VolNation. Mostly because it is (a) an area with the free exchange of ideas and (2) want to keep up with the Vols and what is going on in college football.

I just get queasy when the thought of the state gets involved with trying to ban things. I can see the state publicizing information about the detriments of something like this and making recommendations or even providing incentives for the desired behavior of staying off some of these platforms. But don't tell me I can't do it. In that case, it becomes "I didn't want to do it until you told me I couldn't."

 

[whodeycin85]

I agree! Could not agree more. I probably spend too much time on social media and 90% of it is here on VolNation. Mostly because it is (a) an area with the free exchange of ideas and (2) want to keep up with the Vols and what is going on in college football.

I just get queasy when the thought of the state gets involved with trying to ban things. I can see the state publicizing information about the detriments of something like this and making recommendations or even providing incentives for the desired behavior of staying off some of these platforms. But don't tell me I can't do it. In that case, it becomes "I didn't want to do it until you told me I couldn't."

I viewed it like others have with alcohol, driving etc....have to dig deep in the language of the bill but surface level, I'm ok..it also limits pedos access to kids

 

[Matt2496]

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[utvolpj]

So a teen would be able to mutilate themselves but couldn't brag about it online? What's the point then?

I'm guessing this would have much bigger ramifications than the old, tech challenged politicians realize. Unless they specifically name sites then it would be unenforceable. Even if it passes in sure no kids will lie about their age when signing up.

 

[utvolpj]

Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

A bill that would be one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ use of social media is heading to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

apnews.com

This seems decidedly anti-liberty. Like legit, Nazi level, authoritarian, government overreach.

Your use of nazi shows you have absolutely zero clue what one actually is. You also water down the term to the point of being meaningless

 

[ClearwaterVol]

Anyone supporting this bill is not in favor of freedom and is for the nanny state.

 

[whodeycin85]

Anyone supporting this bill is not in favor of freedom and is for the nanny state.

Wouldn't the same go for everything else that is age restricted???

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

A bill that would be one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ use of social media is heading to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

apnews.com

This seems decidedly anti-liberty. Like legit, Nazi level, authoritarian, government overreach.

We agree on something else???

 

[just bob]

We all know social media can be an extremely harmful medium for younger folks. Of course the last people you want making any kind of decision on this is the government.

 

[hog88]

Anyone supporting this bill is not in favor of freedom and is for the nanny state.

Agreed.

 

[LouderVol]

Yeah, nazi level was too much, but you get my point.

how did you feel about the federal government banning employees from having tiktok accounts?

its the same cause and result. social media is bad for certain groups of people, and some think a law will fix the issue.

;but like with most things this MAY be will intentioned but will lead to worse results. blocking them from the mainstream social media will just push them to other forums on the internet. and while choosing to duck and dodge government restraints they are going to naturally lean more towards less scrupulous sites. Also VPNs are pretty common.

 

[Vol737]

Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

A bill that would be one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ use of social media is heading to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

apnews.com

This seems decidedly anti-liberty. Like legit, Nazi level, authoritarian, government overreach.

It is overreach and I don’t see it happening. It’s simply how a lot of kids communicate and get their information, right, wrong, misleading or otherwise.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

A bill that would be one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ use of social media is heading to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

apnews.com

This seems decidedly anti-liberty. Like legit, Nazi level, authoritarian, government overreach.

This ban is a pile of $hit but Nazi?

 

[turbovol]

The anti-science MORONS in the GOP and in Florida, Great job, Florida!

 

[Carl Pickens]

The anti-science MORONS in the GOP and in Florida, Great job, Florida!

Probably brought into the country by the no borders idiot liberals