Australian social media ban for under 16s

[WA Toffee]

With Australia due to implement age verification checks on all social media sites (which I think covers online forums such as this), is there a plan to introduce age verification, will GOT be blocked in Australia or is there a way that GOT gets around these rules?

 

[WA Toffee]

We're based in the UK and do not target Australian users.

Our own terms insist membership is 16+ and we ask for confirmation of this, however there is no requirement for us to implement age verification, and we have no plans to restrict access to the site from Australia.

Ultimately, our goal is to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all users, while complying with the legal requirements relevant to us as a UK-based platform. Which we do.

For more information on user safety on this forum, you can visit here.

Cheers, I was hoping it wouldn't cause too much hassle.

But just in case, since I have been a member since 2002, simple maths proves I am over 16

 

[Huyton Layne]

Wondered why the Aussies dressed like they were from the 80s. Turn out they're living in 1984.

 

[NeilMorepies]

Good, Porn shouldn't be freely accessible, and should require proof of age.. People would rightly be outraged at the taught of a child walking into an adult store and buying a few dirty DVD's... If you are not allowed do it off line then you shouldn't be allowed to do it on line.. Hopefully a similar ban comes along here.

Tbf, it’s only the old who suffer, anyone under 35 has downloaded a VPN.

 

[TrailerTrash]

Just to expand...

Be careful what you wish for, for government WILL use it for their own purposes.

This is a British MP who tweeted a debate in Parliament. It was hidden.



This grooming gangs survivor had quotes from other survivors censored



Both involved a specific subject that apparently you have to be over 18 to see.



Won't someone think of the children, though?

 

[Bryan+]

Good.

 

[BrisbaneToffee]

Ban all Aussies on here please. I wish to CRUSH them.

Oh, you wish, mate!