The GDPR only regulates automated data processing and manual data processing where a "filing system" is used, so you kindergarten doesn't "process" children's d

The GDPR only regulates automated data processing and manual data processing where a "filing system" is used, so you kindergarten doesn't "process" children's data just because they write the children's names on their coats... In general I think you're exaggerating a lot of the problems, many forums are still alive and kicking and most forum software has been updated to accommodate the requirements of the GDPR (which aren't very difficult to implement in any case). The centralization of the web on very few commercial platform has many reasons, data protection is probably the least important and might even be a counter-force in my experience.