So, there was one user signed up on my Friendica instance, but I had to delete that account and explicitly set that my Friendica instance is not open yet for public sign-ups. I am really sorry for the inconvenience. I live in a place where electricity is very limited, which is why I often use mobile phones for administrative tasks rather than my laptop PC. I sincerely apologize, and I hope that one former Friendica user does not get angry with me for that inconvenience.

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The #UK’s #OnlineSafetyAct, requiring #ageverification for certain content, has resulted in a surge in #VPN usage and #limitedaccess to support communities and educational resources. Critics argue the law, which prioritises #governmentcontrol over actual #safety, is #unworkable and infringes on #privacy. https://www.techdirt.com/2025/08/04/didnt-take-long-to-reveal-the-uks-online-safety-act-is-exactly-the-privacy-crushing-failure-everyone-warned-about/?eicker.news #tech #media #news
Didn’t Take Long To Reveal The UK’s Online Safety Act Is Exactly The Privacy-Crushing Failure Everyone Warned About

Well, well, well. The “age assurance” part of the UK’s Online Safety Act has finally gone into effect, with its age checking requirements kicking in a week and a half ago. And what do you kno…

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Kazakhstan to Require Parents to Purchase Special SIM Cards for Children - The Times Of Central Asia

Kazakhstan plans to introduce special SIM cards for children, limiting their access to the internet. Deputy Minister of Education Yedil Ospan announced the

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Seven39 – a social media app that is only open for 3 hours every evening

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#Journalists forced to leave #HongKong have set up numerous online platforms from abroad to #document the developments in the city. But they face a shortage of #resources , as well as #LimitedAccess to #NewsSources .

https://amp.dw.com/en/hong-kong-exiles-try-to-preserve-culture-and-press-freedom/a-65008999

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Hong Kong exiles try to preserve culture and press freedom

Journalists forced to leave Hong Kong have set up numerous online platforms from abroad to document the developments in the city. But they face a shortage of resources, as well as limited access to news sources.

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