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I'm not against children using the internet. I think it can be a great tool to safely learn about the world and explore new hobbies and interests, but I think there should definitely be a segregation of some sort. There's still an outdated sort of idea about what is and isn't suitable for children, and some of it's resulted in strange double standards. How come for example that profanity is often equated to physical violence? And why should nudity necessarily set a bad example for children when they're naturally curious about themselves and the appearances of others? Everyone no matter their age should be able to learn about new things in a fun but safe way so that they don't have to encounter anything they don't wish to see. On the other hand, if you're a child and you're naturally curious you should still be able to look for things the way my generation first googled
"naked lady" at the age of 9 and immediately closed the page, scared that mom and dad will find out.
Either way, I don't think people should have to submit proof of age or register with authorities to get access to the internet as both can be abused horribly, but I definitely think people on a forum like this should be skeptical of new users who they suspect may not have the maturity to take part in, and add to the discussion.
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