Not All Platforms Are The Problem.
Let Kids Access Non-Algorithmic Social Media.
Target the Harm, Not the Fediverse.
Europe is right to protect children from addictive, attention-harvesting platforms.
But the EU Kids' Act risks putting every “social media” service in the same bucket, including open, community-run networks like the Fediverse (Mastodon, PeerTube and others).
These have no corporate owner profiting from attention and no engagement-maximising feed.
What We're Fighting For.
Scope the law on the algorithm
Define the law's scope around profiling-based recommender systems, as the Digital Services Act already does.
Exempt non-algorithmic platforms
Exempt, or proportionately regulate, platforms that do not use profiling-based recommender systems.
Youth in platform design governance
Ensure youth are included in platform design governance, especially for those features affecting platform access for minors.
Open, accountable moderation
More open and accountable content moderation practices, especially when decentralised and community-led.
Before the Rules Are Written.
The EU Kids' Act is on the table
Eumans is asking to scope it around profiling-based recommender systems - before the architecture sets.
Put to Europe's Institutions.
That way, we protect children without punishing the democratic alternatives Europe says it wants to build, and ensuring media pluralism.
Co-sign the open letter.
Sign our petition, and read the full open letter to see the complete proposal.
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