@elonmusk: This censorship law is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The real goal is to enable the UK government to track everyone.
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Elon Musk criticizes a proposed UK censorship law, arguing it is a wolf in sheep's clothing that would enable the government to track everyone, while quoting a user who claims the law effectively bans social media for everyone unless they identify themselves.
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This censorship law is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The real goal is to enable the UK government to track everyone.
Ranty Man (@RanTeeThree): It’s important to know that the social media ban for under 16s is not a ban for under 16s.
It is a ban on selected social media for EVERYONE. Until you identify yourself.
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