However, including YouTube in the ban is beyond ridiculous.
The ridiculous thing is that it’s not a “ban” at all in the case of some platforms, like YouTube. If you don’t need an account to use it, as is the case with YouTube, the ban does nothing. You still get served recommendations via an algorithm whilst signed out, the algorithm still favours engagement (clickbait, outrage, extreme views), the overwhelming majority of content on the platform is not age-gated and can still be viewed by children without an account, etc.
prex@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
The implementation sounds like a nightmare. Also where does the age checking stop? Whirlpool.net.au? Lemmy?
Having parental controls that work would fix the problem without hassling every adult in the country. Super suss.
Tenderizer@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Yeah, as I understand it it applies to Lemmy too. I forgot about that. If it were up to me I’d definitely only include the big players. I haven’t yet processed the fact that Lemmy may go away.
As for parental controls, the issue is that it could create conflict within the family. Kids are going to HAAAAAATE this policy, he wants to be the noble sacrifice (I forgot the exact word for this) so the kids don’t hate their parents.
prex@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
Apart from that I think Albo’s great.