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This…actually seems like a good idea, at least in principle. Pretty much all research seems to be more or less unanimous that social media, as bad as it is, is

This…actually seems like a good idea, at least in principle. Pretty much all research seems to be more or less unanimous that social media, as bad as it is, is even worse for younger users. My key concern would be that this legislation could effectively outlaw any anonymous account on any website.

p_j_w 4y ago
>My key concern would be that this legislation could effectively outlaw any anonymous account on any website. It would. First line of the article: State Rep. Jared Patterson wants social media sites to require photo identification for users.
LatteLazy 4y ago
You might want to cite some decent quality research for that, so far the only things I have seen are vague association studies or anecdotal examples... The BBCs conclusions: >It’s clear that in many areas, not enough is known yet to draw many strong conclusions. However, the evidence does point one way: social media affects people differently, depending on pre-existing conditions and personality traits. >As with food, gambling and many other temptations of the modern age, excessive use for some individuals is probably inadvisable. But at the same time, it would be wrong to say social media is a universally bad thing, because clearly it brings myriad benefits to our lives. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180104-is-social-media-bad-for-you-the-evidence-and-the-unknowns https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180104-is-social-media-...
Shared404 4y ago
I can see the argument, but in TX social media/The Internet are pretty much the only way that many marginalized people have to socialize with each other, as well as the first exposure people get to ideas outside of their parents beliefs. (Am LGBT raised and living in TX)
amf12 4y ago
> This…actually seems like a good idea, at least in principle. Let parents do the banning. No reason for government to dictate that. Make laws which ensure moderation on social media so that children aren't abused, groomed. If mental health is a concern - which it rightly is - spend more on mental health so that every kid has access to mental health practitioners.

p_j_w 4y ago

>My key concern would be that this legislation could effectively outlaw any anonymous account on any website. It would. First line of the article: State Rep. Jared Patterson wants social media sites to require photo identification for users.

LatteLazy 4y ago

You might want to cite some decent quality research for that, so far the only things I have seen are vague association studies or anecdotal examples... The BBCs conclusions: >It’s clear that in many areas, not enough is known yet to draw many strong conclusions. However, the evidence does point one way: social media affects people differently, depending on pre-existing conditions and personality traits. >As with food, gambling and many other temptations of the modern age, excessive use for some individuals is probably inadvisable. But at the same time, it would be wrong to say social media is a universally bad thing, because clearly it brings myriad benefits to our lives. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180104-is-social-media-bad-for-you-the-evidence-and-the-unknowns https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180104-is-social-media-...

Shared404 4y ago

I can see the argument, but in TX social media/The Internet are pretty much the only way that many marginalized people have to socialize with each other, as well as the first exposure people get to ideas outside of their parents beliefs. (Am LGBT raised and living in TX)

amf12 4y ago

> This…actually seems like a good idea, at least in principle. Let parents do the banning. No reason for government to dictate that. Make laws which ensure moderation on social media so that children aren't abused, groomed. If mental health is a concern - which it rightly is - spend more on mental health so that every kid has access to mental health practitioners.