Australia

Probably related to social media algorithms.

I'ts going to have to be more specific. People have started using the word "algorithm" as a synonym for "demon", but sorting chronologically is an algorithm.

I don't think that's a concern. Compliance would be pretty obvious.

What they should do is remove the age verification on having an account, and instead age verify people who want to turn on algorithmic recommendations. That would be far more effective, far more palatable, and far less privacy invasive.

Yes let’s start banning specific acts in porn… That’s not a slippery slope at all.

I generally agree with you on principle. But I'll play devil's advocate here:

CSAM is prohibited because those consuming CSAM create a demand for those producing it, who in turn abuse children to produce it, thereby creating victims. People add all kinds of moral reasons on top of that to justify interfering with what people get off on, as always. But ultimately, the reason why CSAM is banned is to protect children.

Similarly, I can conceive that strangulation porn is something children want to try, and the ban aims at protecting them from themselves.

Teenagers exploring sexual practices and choking themselves is nothing new: a number of them die every year of asphyxiation, and it's something schools and parents have been fighting for as long as I can remember - and I'm not a young man anymore. This strangulation porn ban thing is something that can conceivably be a response to that phenomenon as well.

However, I will say this: if that's indeed what that is, it'll probably cause a chilling effect on free speech more than it'll help children, as usual.

yeah its not my bag but we know auto erotic asphyxiation is a thing so people im sure like to give and recieve this kind of thing like a lot of sex things. if anything lack of porn means you got to get your kicks by doing it.

IIRC I'm pretty sure it's already banned under Australian law. While I dislike the type of person who uses the term "nanny state", it is a reasonably accurate descriptor.

I think it is generally understood that algorithm in the context of social media recommendations is a shortcut for the engagement algorithms companies use to increase time on platform. I don't think we need to spell out everything in detail when context provides the necessary clues.

This is why the government should also do an information campaign about the media bubbles and echo chambers caused by algorithms. If they really want to improve social cohesion, they need to help people understand when they are being isolated.

That was an option????? I use custom filters in my adblocker to hide recommendations.