More about KOSA.

Trever_The_OutcastX3 9/4/2023 10:53 pm 411

For anyone, and everyone. If you dont have access to social media, or the internet as a whole. interested in hearing more about KOSA. And possibly finding more ways to stop KOSA. KOSA is getting out of hand. And I have been seeing Threads about KOSA. However I felt like there's not enough information. Besides Tiktok, Which, Isnt the BEST source to find truthful information (which, Im not saying its not true. m just here to spread more information. To hopefully spread the word. And, Not everyone has access to Tiktok, or other social media platforms. OR, have strict parents, who can see your search history. and you are too afraid to actually look it up. So Im just here to provide more information on such a topic.)

But first, if you dont know what KOSA is, Here: What is KOSA?: A bill with bipartisan backing is quietly making its way through Congress, and it could pose a significant threat to LGBTQ+ content online. Officially named the Kids Online Safety Act, the legislation ostensibly aims to limit minors' access to social media, control the content they see, and enhance privacy and parental supervision features on social platforms. However, certain provisions of the bill have alarmed LGBTQ+ advocates, who worry they could be exploited to censor LGBTQ+ material online.

Here is what Blackburn claims:

"We are thrilled that the Kids Online Safety Act is advancing to the Senate floor, but until this bill passes, our children continue to be harmed online. No amount of lies or lobbying from big tech companies and special interests will stop us or the countless parents and advocates fighting to protect our kids. We appreciate the support of Chairman Cantwell and Ranking Member Cruz for their attention to moving this important bill forward.”

Here's another thing she stated.:

"Over Labor Day weekend, Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn — the lead co-sponsor for KOSA — said that "protecting minor children from the transgender [sic] in this culture and that influence" should be a top issue for conservatives now, In an interview with conservative Christian organization Family Policy Alliance." She tells us, that, She also supports the idea that KOSA, would block LGBTQ content away from minors. Which could worsen their mental health. This is also telling us, that, more and more people, who have power, Want to support this bill.

"Even without targeted measures, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) could have severely detrimental consequences for LGBTQ+ online content," wrote trans reporter and advocate Erin Reed about Blackburn's comments, citing data from GLAAD about how LGBTQ content is disproportionately blocked or shadowbanned by social media platforms already." "In addition to silencing LGBTQ people, KOSA can have other detrimental ramifications. Activism director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) Jason Kelley wrote that KOSA is a danger to our online rights in several ways. For one, attorneys general would have the power to block content if they deem it dangerous for young people — be it about anything from trans healthcare to substance use to gun ownership. "

"For those who have been monitoring the actions of state attorneys general in states with anti-transgender agendas this year, the potential weaponization of such legislation against transgender people is abundantly clear. In 2022, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made headlines by issuing a directive to investigate all parents of transgender youth for child abuse, an action that nearly resulted in these children being removed from their families. Fortunately, the courts blocked this directive. This year, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey criminalized access to healthcare for transgender minors and many adults by decree, though many parts were blocked by the courts there as well. Recently, seven state attorneys general co-signed a letter arguing that LGBTQ+ merchandise could be classified as obscene and detrimental to minors. In Montana, a bill was nearly amended to ban “acts of transgenderism” on the internet as harmful to minors. Given this context, it's easy to foresee how they might wield the new bill to target transgender content online."

"This is not purely a matter of speculation. Anti-LGBTQ+ organizations have explicitly stated their intentions regarding the bill. For example, in an article titled "How Big Tech Turns Kids Trans," the Heritage Foundation voiced its support for the legislation. When advocates highlighted that this right-wing organization, already a staunch supporter of KOSA, advocated for using the bill in this manner, the Heritage Foundation doubled down. They stated, "Keeping trans content away from children is protecting kids. No child should be conditioned to think that permanently damaging their healthy bodies to try to become something they can never be is even remotely a good idea."

" Reports from GLAAD indicate that LGBTQ+ material often faces demonetization, removal, or shadow-banning. Further complicating the issue, some content moderators work in social or cultural contexts where LGBTQ+ activities are either illegal or socially stigmatized. This situation frequently leads to insufficient training, resulting in the unwarranted suppression of legitimate LGBTQ+ content. KOSA would institutionalize such practices, increasing the likelihood of such censorship"

Articles Quoted from: https://mashable.com/article/kids-online-safety-ac... https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/senator-admits-...

Video Of Blackburn.

IF YOUR ABLE TOO. I recommend watching the video, and reading the articles. Hell read all the articles your able too. This is sickening.

FROM A JUNIOR STAFF MEMBER, AND YOUR FRIEND, TREVER.