Comment on Social Media Bans and AO3

  1. OTW_News_Post_Moderation (Official) Mon 16 Dec 2024 04:15AM UTC

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    Hello,

    AO3 is not a social media platform and will not be affected by these laws.

    Our Legal team is keeping an eye on these bills as well as others that could affect fandom and we will let you know if this changes.

    Best,
    Chuck
    OTW News Post Moderator

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    1. fruitjuicer Mon 23 Dec 2024 05:46AM UTC

      mo yin from shadow love, obscuring his face with his folding fan.

      According to the Australian operative definition of "social media", which has been used in constructing these laws, AO3 /does/ constitute social media. Did you consult lawyers in Australia or...?

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      1. OTW_News_Post_Moderation (Official) Thu 26 Dec 2024 06:53PM UTC

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        Hello,

        We reached out to our Legal committee to get an answer for you and they said that while they appreciated your interest, they won't discuss internal legal advice in public.
        If you have further questions, you can contact them directly.

        Best,
        Chuck
        OTW News Post Moderator

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        1. fruitjuicer Thu 26 Dec 2024 07:40PM UTC

          mo yin from shadow love, obscuring his face with his folding fan.

          Hi Chuck,

          Appreciate you reaching out to the committee. I have no need to discuss this area of law with them or what advice they have received as navigating & interpreting Australia's internet regulation regarding platforms is the area I work in professionally. Thank you.

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