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You know the worst part about social media? The kitten videos. The darn adorable little felines that force you to doom scroll on the toilet for hours. Days. Is this why Australia’s banning social media for kids? Maybe.
Let’s dive into today’s newsletter!
THE NEWS
YouBanned
Bro. Your YouTube channel might not survive next year.
Why would you even say that?
The new law here in Australia is banning under‑16 social media accounts.
They just added YouTube to it. Starts Dec 10.
YOU'RE KIDDING
Same law that already covers TikTok, Insta, Snapchat.
But I already have 2k subs on my channel! That kills everything I’ve built. My art channel is my life.
I know :(
They said almost 40% of kids ran into harmful stuff on YouTube.
Can I still watch videos?
Yeah, logged out you can. But no uploads, no comments, no age‑restricted stuff.
I could just fake my age when I sign in.
They’re already testing face scans to check ages. Platforms get hit with huge fines if they miss anyone under 16.
That’s crazy. I can’t lose my channel.
I get it. But maybe this is one of those times to ask if keeping it alive the wrong way is worth it.
You’re saying don’t lie?
I’m saying pray about it. God cares about your gift, but He cares about your integrity more.
I guess… where'd you hear about this, anyways?
Let me find that video for you.
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Annexing Gaza
An Israeli minister said they might annex land in Gaza to pressure Hamas into a ceasefire!
Annex it? Like take it over for good?
Yeah, as leverage to get hostages released.
That’s huge. What about the people there?
It’s bad. Gaza’s Health Ministry says over 60k killed since last year.
But some say those numbers are inflated since Hamas runs the ministry.
And the famine’s spreading fast, but Israel says Hamas steals aid.
Israel says they’re only targeting Hamas, not civilians, right?
That’s what they say.
But two major Israeli groups called it genocide.
Seriously?
Yeah, B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights. Big deal since the word’s taboo in Israel.
Their own people saying that means something.
Exactly. Israel says they allow aid, but reports show starvation.
I want Israel to be safe, but this is messy.
We can pray for everyone. Every life matters.
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BIBLE TRIVIA!
What animal is mentioned as being cunning in Genesis 3:1?
INSPIRING QUOTE
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Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
- Martin Luther King, inspired by Matthew 5:44-45
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