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> Meta is planning to encrypt users’ messages on Facebook and Instagram, but has delayed the plan until 2023. > The Home Affairs submission claimed that this m

> Meta is planning to encrypt users’ messages on Facebook and Instagram, but has delayed the plan until 2023. > The Home Affairs submission claimed that this move will “provide predators with the ability to evade detection as they connect with multiple vulnerable children anywhere in the world and develop exploitative grooming relationships” Wow, the Australian government sucks big time. All they have to do is say "child molesters" and the Australian public gives up their right to private communication online?

twirlock 5y ago
faangiq 5y ago
You get the government you deserve.
- nybble41 5y ago
  > You get the government you deserve. Translation note: The first "you" is singular, while the second "you" is plural. The majority might, perhaps, get the government they deserve. The minority who lost the vote can't rationally be blamed for an outcome they opposed, yet they suffer right alongside.
Smoosh 5y ago
> Wow, the Australian government sucks big time Yes, that's true. > All they have to do is say "child molesters" and the Australian public gives up their right to private communication online Not quite, but since our news media and government has been captured by monied interests, it is difficult for the public to be well informed on issues, and easy for the government to get away with anything provided it aligns with the desires of big business. And of course, old media (Papers, TV) are jealous of new media (Meta).
- hazza_n_dazza 5y ago
  yes, the Aus public know nothing of these things. there is no media here.
King-Aaron 5y ago
> the Australian public gives up their right to private communication online? You underestimate how apathetic the Australian public are on matters outside of their immediate 'go to work / pick up the kids/ go to bed' routine.
- joe-collins 5y ago
  I think that's true for any population fatigued by the grind of simply existing. Upper classes have the energy and time to care.

twirlock 5y ago

faangiq 5y ago

You get the government you deserve.

nybble41 5y ago
> You get the government you deserve. Translation note: The first "you" is singular, while the second "you" is plural. The majority might, perhaps, get the government they deserve. The minority who lost the vote can't rationally be blamed for an outcome they opposed, yet they suffer right alongside.

Smoosh 5y ago

> Wow, the Australian government sucks big time Yes, that's true. > All they have to do is say "child molesters" and the Australian public gives up their right to private communication online Not quite, but since our news media and government has been captured by monied interests, it is difficult for the public to be well informed on issues, and easy for the government to get away with anything provided it aligns with the desires of big business. And of course, old media (Papers, TV) are jealous of new media (Meta).

hazza_n_dazza 5y ago
yes, the Aus public know nothing of these things. there is no media here.

King-Aaron 5y ago

> the Australian public gives up their right to private communication online? You underestimate how apathetic the Australian public are on matters outside of their immediate 'go to work / pick up the kids/ go to bed' routine.

joe-collins 5y ago
I think that's true for any population fatigued by the grind of simply existing. Upper classes have the energy and time to care.