#AgeRestriction

Steve Admienn (Looking for short animation work!)

@steveadmienn.bsky.social

1 month ago

Notification from YouTube studio stating that my last Postal 2 video has been age restricted.

What the heck? YouTube just age restricted my old Postal 2 gameplay.
Doesnt make sense, wouldnt the whole playlist be restricted then?
#youtube #agerestriction

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Glitter Cannons

@glittercannons.bsky.social

1 month ago

#discord users- how do you feel about this? I don’t use discord personally- but giving your data to a company who has mismanaged it seems like a bad idea.

And do we like that it’s scanning our kids faces? Is that a reliable tech?

#agerestriction #pornban #nsfwcontent #sw #sexworkerrights

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Timothy Duquesne - L'avenir des pixels

@avenirdespixels.bsky.social

1 month ago

"(...) In short, the proposed age restriction raises significant risks itself to internet users and fails to address the core problems posed by social media companies’ harmful business practices. (...)"
Thank you @emma-briant.co.uk.

#surveillancecapitalism
#agerestriction
#MediaLiteracy

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CySecurity News

@cysecuritynews.bsky.social

3 months ago

Meta Begins Removing Under-16 Users Ahead of Australia’s New Social Media Ban Meta has started taking down accounts belonging to Australians under 16 on Instagram, Facebook and Threads, beginning a week before Australia’s new age-restriction law comes into force. The company recently alerted users it believes are between 13 and 15 that their profiles would soon be shut down, and the rollout has now begun. Current estimates suggest that a large number of accounts will be affected, including roughly hundreds of thousands across Meta’s platforms. Since Threads operates through Instagram credentials, any underage Instagram account will also lose access to Threads. Australia’s new policy, which becomes fully active on 10 December, prevents anyone under 16 from holding an account on major social media sites. This law is the first of its kind globally. Platforms that fail to take meaningful action can face penalties reaching up to 49.5 million Australian dollars. The responsibility to monitor and enforce this age limit rests with the companies, not parents or children. A Meta spokesperson explained that following the new rules will require ongoing adjustments, as compliance involves several layers of technology and review. The company has argued that the government should shift age verification to app stores, where users could verify their age once when downloading an app. Meta claims this would reduce the need for children to repeatedly confirm their age across multiple platforms and may better protect privacy. Before their accounts are removed, underage users can download and store their photos, videos and messages. Those who believe Meta has made an incorrect assessment can request a review and prove their age by submitting government identification or a short video-based verification. The new law affects a wide list of services, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Threads, YouTube, X, Reddit, Twitch and Kick. However, platforms designed for younger audiences or tools used primarily for education, such as YouTube Kids, Google Classroom and messaging apps like WhatsApp, are not included. Authorities have also been examining whether children are shifting to lesser-known apps, and companies behind emerging platforms like Lemon8 and Yope have already begun evaluating whether they fall under the new rules. Government officials have stated that the goal is to reduce children’s exposure to harmful online material, which includes violent content, misogynistic messages, eating disorder promotion, suicide-related material and grooming attempts. A national study reported that the vast majority of children aged 10 to 15 use social media, with many encountering unsafe or damaging content. Critics, however, warn that age verification tools may misidentify users, create privacy risks or fail to stop determined teenagers from using alternative accounts. Others argue that removing teens from regulated platforms might push them toward unmonitored apps, reducing online safety rather than improving it. Australian authorities expect challenges in the early weeks of implementation but maintain that the long-term goal is to reduce risks for the youngest generation of online users.

Meta Begins Removing Under-16 Users Ahead of Australia’s New Social Media Ban #AgeRestriction #Australia #Facebook

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CySecurity News

@cysecuritynews.bsky.social

3 months ago

Australia Bans Under-16s from Social Media Starting December Australia is introducing a world-first ban blocking under-16s from most major social media platforms, and Meta has begun shutting down or freezing teen accounts in advance of the law taking effect. From 10 December, Australians under 16 will be barred from using platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, X, Reddit, Snapchat and others, with services facing fines up to A$50m if they do not take “reasonable steps” to keep underage users out. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called the measure “world-leading”, arguing it will protect children from online pressure, unwanted contact and other risks. Meta’s account shutdown plan Meta has started messaging users it believes are 13–15 years old, telling them their Instagram, Facebook and Threads accounts will be deactivated from 4 December and that no new under-16 accounts can be created from that date.Affected teens are being urged to update contact details so they can be notified when eligible to rejoin and are given options to download and save their photos, videos and messages before deactivation. Teens who say they are old enough to stay on the platforms can challenge Meta’s decision by submitting a “video selfie” for facial age estimation or uploading a driving licence or other government ID. These and other age-assurance tools were recently tested for the government by the Australian Childrens’ eSafety provider, which concluded that no single foolproof solution exists and that each method has trade-offs. Enforcement, concerns and workarounds Australia’s e-Safety Commissioner says the goal is to shield teens from harm while online, but platforms warn tech-savvy young people may try to circumvent restrictions and argue instead for laws requiring parental consent for under-16s. In a related move, Roblox has said it will block under-16s from chatting with unknown adults and will introduce mandatory age verification for chat in Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands from December before expanding globally. The e-Safety regulator has listed the services subject to the ban: Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X and YouTube. Exempt services include Discord, GitHub, Google Classroom, Lego Play, Messenger, Roblox, Steam and Steam Chat, WhatsApp and YouTube Kids, which are viewed as either educational, messaging-focused or more controlled environments for younger users.

Australia Bans Under-16s from Social Media Starting December #AgeRestriction #Australia #DigitalWellbeing

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Houston Music

@houstonmusic.bsky.social

4 months ago

OPIUO - 18+ :: Houston, Texas :: Nov 14, 2025 OPIUO - 18+ in Houston, Texas on Nov 14, 2025 at 9:00 pm. Find tickets and more information here.

OPIUO - 18+

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 9:00 pm
9PM Music Venue

#OpiuOConcert #MusicVenueEvent #AgeRestriction #NovemberEvents #LiveAt9pm

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Blaze Trends

@blazetrends.bsky.social

4 months ago

YouTube Age-Restricts Graphic Video Game Violence for Under 18s YouTube will begin restricting access to certain depictions of realistic violence in video games for users under 18 and those not logged into their accounts,

YouTube Age-Restricts Graphic Video Game Violence for Under 18s

#Agerestriction #callofduty #grandtheftauto #videogameviolence #Youtube

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Blaze Trends

@blazetrends.bsky.social

5 months ago

Denmark Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Mirroring Australia for Youth Mental Health Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen shared this plan during the opening of Parliament's autumn session. She spoke plainly, stating that smartphones and social

Denmark Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Mirroring Australia for Youth Mental Health

#Agerestriction #Australia #children #denmark #Socialmediaban

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Stan Woods

@stanwoods.bsky.social

5 months ago

#Apple being Apple... 🤨

Stick to your own software and stop prohibiting others. 🤬
#Discord #Age #AgeRestriction

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Pengilly

@pengilly.fanglitch.space.ap.brid.gy

7 months ago

Original post on fanglitch.space

I'm sure some of you are already aware, but some are boycotting Youtube for their AI age "detection" and requirement of government I.D. to continue watching mature content. I've spent the last few days downloading some of my favorite videos, and I'll be swearing off of the site as long as I […]

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Joel

@joelivoryjohnson.com

7 months ago

The child told me her YT account got flagged for being likely under 18. The child is 16. I made a sarcastic comment about the older sibling's account not being flagged. That was taken as inspiration for the child to get the older sibling's help bypassing age restrictions.

#AgeRestriction

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Mr. Author

@mrauthor3ds.bsky.social

7 months ago

Have you seen this petition yet? YouTube - SAY NO TO FLAWED AGE VERIFICATIONS!

chng.it/xNTzJtGM6m
#youtube #agerestriction #sayno #petition

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@anywhere2.bsky.social

7 months ago

now it's time to build a fyp here in bluesky #X #agerestriction #elonmusk #bluesky

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Submissive Reagan

@reagan90.bsky.social

8 months ago

I can not believe that as a #dominant woman, I allowed myself to be #parentalcontrol #phonecontrol #salfeld I'm now #owned #findom #techdom #anydesk by another #goddess At least I was able to verify she is a real female! My device is now controlled by her! #agerestriction is set at 16y/o!

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Zuri 🧿

@yourfavoriteloner.bsky.social

9 months ago

banned for sure 🫠

I’ll be contacting support, but anyone have any other suggestions?

#communityguidelines #agerestriction #agerequirement #photosensitive #tiktokban #violation #accountdeleted #permanentlybanned #tiktok #tiktokhelp #conspiracy

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Rizz Demo

@rizzdemo.bsky.social

1 year ago

Climbing Kinabalu? Age could be a factor now, says state govt after latest tragic incident KOTA KINABALU, March 4 — The state government may implement new regulations to enhance the safety of Mount Kinabalu climbers. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk...

Climbing Kinabalu? Age could be a factor now, says state govt after latest tragic incident #agelimit #agerestriction #mountkinabalu #sabah

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Charlie "Old Crow" Irons

@ironchuck.bsky.social

1 year ago

So, something new has ben added to #Youtube today.

Anyone else running into #AgeRestriction warnings and sign ins? I mean, I am well over any age of consent by decades, but has this become a needed thing? On Youtube?!

What? Hey, #RebeccaBlack is all grown up now; come along ways from Friday...

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SCOTUSGate

@scotusgate.bsky.social

1 year ago

Minnesota's #SecondAmendment case reveals an intriguing legal tension: state allows teens firearm access for hunting/property use, yet restricts public pistol permits for 18-20 year olds. #AgeRestriction highlights evolving gun rights interpretation.

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Jackson Henshaw

@anarchemy.bsky.social

1 year ago

Who here thinks that the movie Red One should of been PG13 because the Age rating doesn’t quite match with it i would see this film being more of Rated M for Action violence and fantasy themes
#RedOne
#christmasmovies
#Dwaynejohnson
#Agerestriction

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