@bakura23.bsky.social
@paulbernal.bsky.social don't know if this is up your alley nose if these are go ammendments or not (not seen the official text) but there's a ammendment written so broad it would make it illegal for an individual to post any porn pic/vid they find to social media bsky.app/profile/mike...
Hidden in the controversial about UK "choking ban" proposal are a host of even more egregious proposals that could:
* make camming illegal
* redefine escort ads as pimping
* render model contracts unenforceable
* criminalize discussions of teen sexuality
And a whole lot more ...
* make camming illegal
* redefine escort ads as pimping
* render model contracts unenforceable
* criminalize discussions of teen sexuality
And a whole lot more ...
Moral panic about rough sex gives way to censorship in the UK
British regulators and lawmakers are hot on a measure that would make possessing or publishing strangulation porn a crime.
reason.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:17 AM
@paulbernal.bsky.social don't know if this is up your alley nose if these are go ammendments or not (not seen the official text) but there's a ammendment written so broad it would make it illegal for an individual to post any porn pic/vid they find to social media bsky.app/profile/mike...
@paulbernal.bsky.social well this was predictable (not the most dangerous part of the whole OSA but predictable) www.androidcentral.com/apps-softwar...
YouTube's age-check AI is once again mistaking adults for children
The system meant to help is breaking (again).
www.androidcentral.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:06 AM
@paulbernal.bsky.social well this was predictable (not the most dangerous part of the whole OSA but predictable) www.androidcentral.com/apps-softwar...
@paulbernal.bsky.social at some point they have to admit this is not about children www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
Porn Ban—Google Issues VPN Warning For All Smartphone Users
Porn bans are already here and VPN usage has skyrocketed — but a new ban could be on its way, and it's much worse.
www.forbes.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
@paulbernal.bsky.social at some point they have to admit this is not about children www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
@paulbernal.bsky.social at last, someone actually TALKED to a diverse range gen-z about there experience online AND offline over a year observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
‘Andrew Tate is dead’: inside the minds of 16-year-olds | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 9:56 AM
@paulbernal.bsky.social at last, someone actually TALKED to a diverse range gen-z about there experience online AND offline over a year observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
November 7, 2025 at 12:17 PM
KOSA UPDATE: House lawmakers are considering removing duty of care & KOSA is currently in limbo since the House & Senate versions will differ.
BUT the threat of Bad Internet Bills still looms as the House considers age verification in new kids safety package...
www.theverge.com/policy/81087...
BUT the threat of Bad Internet Bills still looms as the House considers age verification in new kids safety package...
www.theverge.com/policy/81087...
A contentious kids safety bill might be getting gutted — and nobody’s happy
It’s expected to be introduced with a package of kids online safety bills.
www.theverge.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
@heatherburnstech.bsky.social in interesting news from American it seems KOSA may be gutted to the point it removes the point of why it was created in the first place www.theverge.com/policy/81087...
November 5, 2025 at 8:17 AM
@heatherburnstech.bsky.social in interesting news from American it seems KOSA may be gutted to the point it removes the point of why it was created in the first place www.theverge.com/policy/81087...
@paulbernal.bsky.social in interesting news from American it seems KOSA may be gutted to the point it removes the point of why it was created in the first place www.theverge.com/policy/81087...
A contentious kids safety bill might be getting gutted — and nobody’s happy
It’s expected to be introduced with a package of kids online safety bills.
www.theverge.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
@paulbernal.bsky.social in interesting news from American it seems KOSA may be gutted to the point it removes the point of why it was created in the first place www.theverge.com/policy/81087...
@paulbernal.bsky.social of everything from the OSA THIS is the one they chose to delay (delay not revoke it seams) bsky.app/profile/cybe...
"Meanwhile, the regulations to bring in a requirement on providers to report CSAM content to the National Crime Agency have been revoked; they were due to come into force on 3 November and, at the time of writing, there are no further details available as to why they have been reversed." > Curious.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
@paulbernal.bsky.social of everything from the OSA THIS is the one they chose to delay (delay not revoke it seams) bsky.app/profile/cybe...
@paulbernal.bsky.social I don't know how to feel about this, yes it's optional but it signals to policy makers that vpn's can block access to sites www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
NordVPN makes big change and blocks UK households' access to porn
NordVPN has added a new feature that allows users to block pornography from their devices.
www.birminghammail.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
@paulbernal.bsky.social I don't know how to feel about this, yes it's optional but it signals to policy makers that vpn's can block access to sites www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
@privateeyenews.bsky.social don't know if Ian is interested but I would love to see this on HIGNFY (yes it's A.I) m.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh3T...
Nigel Farage: The Russian Rover (Political Spoof Song)
YouTube video by A Different Bias
m.youtube.com
October 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
@privateeyenews.bsky.social don't know if Ian is interested but I would love to see this on HIGNFY (yes it's A.I) m.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh3T...
@paulbernal.bsky.social well this was sort of predicted, although the version i remember being predicted was "free" VPN's steeling data not straight up malware www.engadget.com/cybersecurit...
Malware apps posing as free VPNs are on the rise
A recent report on the Klopatra malware operation shows hackers taking advantage of a surge in VPN use.
www.engadget.com
October 12, 2025 at 7:24 AM
@paulbernal.bsky.social well this was sort of predicted, although the version i remember being predicted was "free" VPN's steeling data not straight up malware www.engadget.com/cybersecurit...
@paulbernal.bsky.social finally a major news outlet (sky) has highlighted the real problem faced by the discord hack news.sky.com/story/discor...
Discord hack shows dangers of online age checks as internet policing hopes put to the test
As the drive for age verification grows, so does the pressure on online companies to keep users' data safe and, as the Discord hack shows, that cannot be guaranteed.
news.sky.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:12 AM
@paulbernal.bsky.social finally a major news outlet (sky) has highlighted the real problem faced by the discord hack news.sky.com/story/discor...
@paulbernal.bsky.social well the bbc is finally telling the discord hack story but naturally no mention of how discord didn't want that data to begin with they only did it because they were forced to by bad laws that should probably be re-looked at www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
ID photos of 70,000 users may have been leaked, Discord says - BBC News
The platform says hackers targeted a firm that helped to verify the ages of its users.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 7:56 AM
@paulbernal.bsky.social well the bbc is finally telling the discord hack story but naturally no mention of how discord didn't want that data to begin with they only did it because they were forced to by bad laws that should probably be re-looked at www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@paulbernal.bsky.social thought this might interest you www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eaos...
the conference omission confirms that digital id is now dead
YouTube video by Professor Tim Wilson
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:44 AM
@paulbernal.bsky.social thought this might interest you www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eaos...
@paulbernal.bsky.social bit rich of the ICO and ofcom (though don't know why there commenting as it wasn't them) to say imgur pulling out was a commercial decision when the decision was based on how they couldn't commercially operate under the rules they enforce www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Imgur blocks access to UK users after proposed regulatory fine
The image-hosting platform - which is widely used to make memes - was facing a fine over its use of children's data.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
@paulbernal.bsky.social bit rich of the ICO and ofcom (though don't know why there commenting as it wasn't them) to say imgur pulling out was a commercial decision when the decision was based on how they couldn't commercially operate under the rules they enforce www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@paulbernal.bsky.social ah, seems the whole thing with imgur had nothing to do with the OSA but the next closest thing, they were being investigated by the ICO ico.org.uk/about-the-ic...
Statement: Update on Imgur investigation
ico.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
@paulbernal.bsky.social ah, seems the whole thing with imgur had nothing to do with the OSA but the next closest thing, they were being investigated by the ICO ico.org.uk/about-the-ic...
@paulbernal.bsky.social well, the OSA has claimed another site (supposedly, i've found no written confirmation imgur are blocking the uk specifically because of the OSA) www.reddit.com/r/AskUK/comm...
From the AskUK community on Reddit: Is Imgur being blocked in the UK?
Explore this post and more from the AskUK community
www.reddit.com
September 30, 2025 at 5:47 AM
@paulbernal.bsky.social well, the OSA has claimed another site (supposedly, i've found no written confirmation imgur are blocking the uk specifically because of the OSA) www.reddit.com/r/AskUK/comm...
@paulbernal.bsky.social MP's really do think the Internet is like brick and mortar shops don't they www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/2547323...
MP's column: Why are people so up in arms that porn websites ask for proof of age?
We often have to identify ourselves by providing our date of birth, for example when we collect a prescription at the chemist’s.So, I am very…
www.salisburyjournal.co.uk
September 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
@paulbernal.bsky.social MP's really do think the Internet is like brick and mortar shops don't they www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/2547323...
@paulbernal.bsky.social what a surprise, the people who pushed for the OSA (and don't understand the Internet) say ofcom isn't doing everything they want www.theregister.com/2025/09/19/o...
Charities warn Ofcom too soft on Online Safety Act violators
: Another blow for the legislation as Parliament continues to hear stakeholder views
www.theregister.com
September 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
@paulbernal.bsky.social what a surprise, the people who pushed for the OSA (and don't understand the Internet) say ofcom isn't doing everything they want www.theregister.com/2025/09/19/o...
@paulbernal.bsky.social thought this might interest you www.gamesindustry.biz/the-online-s...
The Online Safety Act is causing some studios to rethink in-game features, says law firm
"No doubt, this summer has been difficult for some," says Isabel Davies, senior associate at Wiggin
www.gamesindustry.biz
September 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
@paulbernal.bsky.social thought this might interest you www.gamesindustry.biz/the-online-s...
@jamesrball.com I now see why reformuk didn't want you there, scary bsky.app/profile/robe...
Day Two of Reform conference, and we're getting the good stuff. At the Heartland Institute's fringe "Is Climate Realism Inevitable", we've learned that electric cars are part of a Marxist plot to control humanity, and heard calls for the abolition of the BBC.
September 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
@jamesrball.com I now see why reformuk didn't want you there, scary bsky.app/profile/robe...
@realbowlerhatman.bsky.social how are reformuk so ahead in the betting odds bsky.app/profile/robe...
Day Two of Reform conference, and we're getting the good stuff. At the Heartland Institute's fringe "Is Climate Realism Inevitable", we've learned that electric cars are part of a Marxist plot to control humanity, and heard calls for the abolition of the BBC.
September 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
@realbowlerhatman.bsky.social how are reformuk so ahead in the betting odds bsky.app/profile/robe...
@paulbernal.bsky.social here's the actual report about how agego might be leaking AV data aiforensics.org/uploads/AIF_...
aiforensics.org
September 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
@paulbernal.bsky.social here's the actual report about how agego might be leaking AV data aiforensics.org/uploads/AIF_...