[some_random]

Are you not willing to even entertain the notion that communication platforms could influence the way that it's users communicate with each other? That totally ephemeral and private image based social media could promote a different type of communication compared to something like say, HN, which is public and text based? Sure you take your kid skiing, but presumably you make them wear a helmet and have them start off on the bunny hill, I agree that a risk-free world is an insane demand that justifies infinite authoritarian power but there is a line for everyone.

[stickfigure]

Yes, I make my kid wear a helmet. I make sure his bindings are set properly. I make sure he's dressed warmly. I make sure he's fed and hydrated.

I am the parent. The ski resort provides the mountain, the snow, and the lifts.

He's a bit too young to be interested in taking pictures of his wang but I'd like to think this is a topic I can handle. Teaching him to navigate a dangerous world is sort of my job. I'm not losing sleep over it.

[fkyoureadthedoc]

This is about societal level harm. Sure, you do everything right, but most people don't.

I also do everything correctly, but one time a drunk driver still almost killed me.

[stickfigure]

Every authoritarian wants more power to prevent "societal level harm". I seem to be hearing that one a lot lately.

[fkyoureadthedoc]

> I seem to be hearing that one a lot lately.

Oh really? I'd love to hear a few examples.

[anon84873628]

Well, good luck when he does become a teenager. Many parents thought the same as you up until that point.