In a world where teenagers seem to be mastering social media faster than they master algebra (and that’s saying something), Snapchat has decided to hit the brakes. They’ve blocked over 415,000 underage accounts in Australia, because apparently, Snapchat is now an age police force.
This move is a response to Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age law, which has arrived like a superhero with a cape—or maybe just a stern talking-to. Snapchat’s bright idea? Rather than relying solely on their own in-app verification, they argue that a stricter age check at the app store level would be more effective. Because let’s face it, who doesn’t want to end up on a list of ‘Not For Kids,’ right?
The bottom line? Snapchat remains compliant with local regulations, proving that even apps can make tough choices—just like deciding between pizza or tacos. What’s next, Snapchat? Only allowing users to post when they’ve done their homework?
What do you think? Should apps just keep finding ways to keep younger users at bay, or are they overstepping their bounds?
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