Reddit Reddit trying to weasel its way out of the Aussie ban

[Octavia]

It's saying it's not a social media platform.

 

[Octavia]

Reddit says it’s not a social media platform. Australia’s High Court is unlikely to agree

As Australia’s teen social media ban comes into force, its scope will be tested in court.

theconversation.com

No auto merge?

 

[polecat]

It's forum, it's not a social media site, so Reddit right here.

 

[Octavia]

It's forum, it's not a social media site, so Reddit right here.

I would disagree

Social media refers to digital platforms (websites, apps) enabling users to create, share content (text, photos, videos, ideas) and build online communities, networks, and interactions via the internet, fostering connection and information exchange globally

 

[polecat]

I would disagree

Social media refers to digital platforms (websites, apps) enabling users to create, share content (text, photos, videos, ideas) and build online communities, networks, and interactions via the internet, fostering connection and information exchange globally

Okay it's sitll a forum. I used many forums I none I can recall ever claiming to be a social media site.

 

[UnusualSubstance]

YouTube be sweating rn then.

I would disagree

Social media refers to digital platforms (websites, apps) enabling users to create, share content (text, photos, videos, ideas) and build online communities, networks, and interactions via the internet, fostering connection and information exchange globally

 

[Zwielicht]

Reddit says it’s not a social media platform. Australia’s High Court is unlikely to agree

As Australia’s teen social media ban comes into force, its scope will be tested in court.

theconversation.com

No auto merge?

It doesn’t do it for the opening post, only subsequent posts made within the time limit.

 

[ExecutePHP]

It serves all of the same functionality as the other social platforms.

All of their admins and mods are terrible staff members too.