| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? 11:46 - Sep 8 with 821 views | WeWereZombies |
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/art
'Communications Minister Anika Wells, who last year helmed the government's world-first social media ban for under-16s, said the digital duty of care laws would ensure "some basic safety protections on an industry that hasn't had to observe it".
If tech firms such as Meta, Google and TikTok did not give the option to turn off algorithms, they should face "substantial" penalties, she said..."We want to give Australians more choice over what they see on their social media feeds," Wells told the ABC on Monday.
"We know that a lot of Australians appreciate the algorithm both for the enjoyment they get out of it or the utility that they get out of it, seeing local businesses in their suburb..."Big tech is not a protected species and they should offer their customers basic safety standards."...Some members of the opposition have said they support the idea in principle, but others argue it is an attempt to curtail freedom of speech.'
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| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 11:50 - Sep 8 with 788 views | redrickstuhaart |
Absolutely yes. |  |
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| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 12:18 - Sep 8 with 717 views | J2BLUE |
Can't we just switch off social media? |  | | |
| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 12:23 - Sep 8 with 703 views | baxterbasics |
Interestingly, I've read reports that MySpace might be looking to make a comeback, with an algorithm-free or at least algorithm-lite model for people looking for an antidote to the current formats. If regulation forces this option across the board anyway that might be non-starter. |  |
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| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 12:24 - Sep 8 with 696 views | homer_123 |
| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 12:18 - Sep 8 by J2BLUE |
Can't we just switch off social media? |
Not TWTD though, right? |  |
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| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 12:27 - Sep 8 with 682 views | J2BLUE |
| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 12:24 - Sep 8 by homer_123 |
Not TWTD though, right? |
Forums and message boards have existed for a long time. They have not had the impact on society that Twitter, Facebook, Tiktok and Instagram have had.
I utterly despise Facebook. Twitter has its uses but is largely a cesspit and it would be worth getting rid of the 10% good stuff to get rid of the 90%. [Post edited 8 Sep 12:39]
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| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 12:34 - Sep 8 with 660 views | WeWereZombies |
| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 12:27 - Sep 8 by J2BLUE |
Forums and message boards have existed for a long time. They have not had the impact on society that Twitter, Facebook, Tiktok and Instagram have had.
I utterly despise Facebook. Twitter has its uses but is largely a cesspit and it would be worth getting rid of the 10% good stuff to get rid of the 90%. [Post edited 8 Sep 12:39]
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Although I agree with your second paragraph I do feel duty bound to ask whether your plans to invade Poland are on track... | |
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| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 12:39 - Sep 8 with 616 views | J2BLUE |
| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 12:34 - Sep 8 by WeWereZombies |
Although I agree with your second paragraph I do feel duty bound to ask whether your plans to invade Poland are on track... |
Good spot. | | | |
| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 13:06 - Sep 8 with 561 views | suffolkpoker |
| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 12:27 - Sep 8 by J2BLUE |
Forums and message boards have existed for a long time. They have not had the impact on society that Twitter, Facebook, Tiktok and Instagram have had.
I utterly despise Facebook. Twitter has its uses but is largely a cesspit and it would be worth getting rid of the 10% good stuff to get rid of the 90%. [Post edited 8 Sep 12:39]
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Facebook is great for selling stuff on market place and getting business leads... otherwise i hate it! |  |
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| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 13:15 - Sep 8 with 503 views | reusersfreekicks |
I think it's a great idea and would definitely use it. |  | | |
| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 19:43 - Sep 8 with 202 views | stonojnr |
| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 12:18 - Sep 8 by J2BLUE |
Can't we just switch off social media? |
why cant people who dont like it, just not use it ? | | | |
| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 20:06 - Sep 8 with 169 views | J2BLUE |
| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 14:35 - Sep 8 by homer_123 |
Twas in jest fella!  |
I know! :) I knew someone would say it. | | | |
| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 20:08 - Sep 8 with 162 views | J2BLUE |
| Australian proposal to allow social media algorithms switch off - thoughts ? on 19:43 - Sep 8 by stonojnr |
why cant people who dont like it, just not use it ? |
Well that is how it works isn't it. It's not going to change now even if it was proven to be significantly harmful to mental health (which I believe it probably is for the majority of people). | | | |
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