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Chris Remington@beehaw.orgM to Technology@beehaw.org · 14 hours ago

Australia’s world-first social media ban begins as millions of children and teens lose access to accounts

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Australia’s world-first social media ban begins as millions of children and teens lose access to accounts

www.theguardian.com

Chris Remington@beehaw.orgM to Technology@beehaw.org · 14 hours ago
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    12 hours ago

    If I remember right, Mastodon and the Fediverse in general isn’t included in this ban. Therefore it’s interesting to see if Australian teens somehow find the Fediverse, starting a rush of new users.

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      Or just find ways to make new accounts using vpns.

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      This does apply to the fediverse. See the https://aussie.zone/ pinned posts.

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