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Building off @cameronwilson.bsky.social's reporting for @crikey.com.au, I highlight how we appear to have a baptist & bootleggers situation in Australia, where it appears the gambling industry was a big force behind the "social media ban for teens" in an effort to kill a plan to ban gambling ads.
Australia’s Social Media Ban Was Pushed By Ad Agency Focused On Gambling Ads It Didn’t Want Banned
We’ve talked about the Australian social media ban that went into effect last week, how dumb it is, and why it’s already a mess. But late last week, some additional news broke that makes the whole…
We’ve talked about the Australian social media ban that went into effect last week, how dumb it is, and why it’s already a mess. But late last week, some additional news broke that makes the whole…
Australia’s Social Media Ban Was Pushed By Ad Agency Focused On Gambling Ads It Didn’t Want Banned
We’ve talked about the Australian social media ban that went into effect last week, how dumb it is, and why it’s already a mess. But late last week, some additional news broke that makes the whole thing even more grotesque: turns out the campaign pushing hardest for the ban was run by an ad agency that makes gambling ads.
www.techdirt.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Building off @cameronwilson.bsky.social's reporting for @crikey.com.au, I highlight how we appear to have a baptist & bootleggers situation in Australia, where it appears the gambling industry was a big force behind the "social media ban for teens" in an effort to kill a plan to ban gambling ads.
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Ahmed the Fruiterer being the everyday hero that saved multiple lives of mostly Jewish people today is the only politics worth a pinch of shit in this act of terrorism
December 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Ahmed the Fruiterer being the everyday hero that saved multiple lives of mostly Jewish people today is the only politics worth a pinch of shit in this act of terrorism
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![BREAKING NEWS CONSUMER'S HANDBOOK
1. In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong.
2. Don't trust anonymous sources.
3. Don't trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information.
4. There's almost never a second shooter.
5. Pay attention to the language the media uses.
• "We are getting reports".
". could mean anything.
• "We are seeking confirmation".. means they don't have it.
• "[News outlet] has learned". means it has a scoop or is going out on limb.
6. Look for news outlets close to the incident.
7. Compare multiple sources.
8. Big news brings out the fakers. And photoshoppers.
9. Beware reflexive retweeting. Some of this is on you.
ON THE MEDIA
ONTHEMEDIA.ORG](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:is7mtapkpnvxq77sxyv64xzq/bafkreidjd6cimg6dhedanmu22nekqoa5xkib6rfjnefghyygms4b3apcu4@jpeg)
December 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Incredible. Pro-teen social media ban group 36 Months was selling sponsorship to a United Nations event run by the Australian government with the promise of “influence” and “access” to heads of states, according to a leaked document.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/11/3...
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/11/3...
'This is influence': Leaked 36 Months sponsorship document reveals promises to sell access to United Nations event
The Wippa-led pro-teen social media ban group was selling a 'United Nations General Assembly Sponsorship' for $150,000 in the lead-up to the Australian government-hosted event.
www.crikey.com.au
December 11, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Incredible. Pro-teen social media ban group 36 Months was selling sponsorship to a United Nations event run by the Australian government with the promise of “influence” and “access” to heads of states, according to a leaked document.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/11/3...
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/11/3...
Now that all the kids are gone from social media, I can't wait to get stuck into bullying the fuck out of middle aged politicians
December 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Now that all the kids are gone from social media, I can't wait to get stuck into bullying the fuck out of middle aged politicians
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This entire grift relies on convincing people that they don't know how to do the things they have always known how to do, and ironically, if it works, we will, in a very short amount of time, forget how to do all the things we have always known how to do.
Jimmy Fallon: "And do you use ChatGPT when raising your baby?"
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
December 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This entire grift relies on convincing people that they don't know how to do the things they have always known how to do, and ironically, if it works, we will, in a very short amount of time, forget how to do all the things we have always known how to do.
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We are doing this because media companies hate the platforms (for commercial reasons) and many parents are lazy or don't get it. Solidarity to Ezra and every other kid who just had their world narrowed for no purpose. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m 15 years old and have a disability. Social media has been a lifeline – why is the government kicking me off? | Ezra Sholl
As I come to terms with life as a quadriplegic, Instagram and TikTok are a reminder I’m not alone
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:11 AM
We are doing this because media companies hate the platforms (for commercial reasons) and many parents are lazy or don't get it. Solidarity to Ezra and every other kid who just had their world narrowed for no purpose. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Regarding my previous comments regarding Mitch Starc...
December 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Regarding my previous comments regarding Mitch Starc...
Lady Gaga. That is all. Holy cannoli what a performance.
December 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Lady Gaga. That is all. Holy cannoli what a performance.
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In a time when governments need to learn, they continually demonstrate that they have learned exactly nothing. Government is about being the custodian of the well-being of 26 million people - this is not custodianship, it's incompetence bordering on negligence.
EXCLUSIVE: Funding and support plans for national disability insurance scheme participants will be generated by a computer program and staff will have no discretion to amend them, under a major overhaul of the NDIS to be rolled out next year, @australia.theguardian.com can reveal.
December 3, 2025 at 5:17 AM
In a time when governments need to learn, they continually demonstrate that they have learned exactly nothing. Government is about being the custodian of the well-being of 26 million people - this is not custodianship, it's incompetence bordering on negligence.
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lol X is a hellhole but sometime still amusing
November 27, 2025 at 5:12 AM
lol X is a hellhole but sometime still amusing
Hot damn that's a fine looking C2 field
November 25, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Hot damn that's a fine looking C2 field
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Career-best figures for the second straight Test innings by Mitchell Starc as England are blown away for 172! 🤯
November 21, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Career-best figures for the second straight Test innings by Mitchell Starc as England are blown away for 172! 🤯
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“It's your own, a private space… being able to listen to whatever music I want and escape, it's helped me feel comfortable in just being myself.
Alex Pearce is dipping his toe into music podcasting.
www.afl.com.au/news/1451066...
Alex Pearce is dipping his toe into music podcasting.
www.afl.com.au/news/1451066...
The new venture helping Dockers captain find balance
Dockers captain Alex Pearce is set for a new venture as he delves into his love of music
www.afl.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
“It's your own, a private space… being able to listen to whatever music I want and escape, it's helped me feel comfortable in just being myself.
Alex Pearce is dipping his toe into music podcasting.
www.afl.com.au/news/1451066...
Alex Pearce is dipping his toe into music podcasting.
www.afl.com.au/news/1451066...
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If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
*taps the sign*
Hell yes playoff baseball.
November 2, 2025 at 3:43 AM
*taps the sign*
Thank you, based Carlton. Over to you now, Dockers 💜 #aflw #afleaglesblues
October 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Thank you, based Carlton. Over to you now, Dockers 💜 #aflw #afleaglesblues
Alana! Alana! Alana fucking King!
October 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Alana! Alana! Alana fucking King!