LFGSS and Microcosm shutting down 16th March 2025 (the day before the Online Safety Act is enforced)

Yeah from talking to lawyer friends it seems like this is a really disproportionate response.

Lawyer Mate: I went to a conference by the lead woman in charge of implementing OSA
Me: should we worry or not
Lawyer Mate: We as in who
Lawyer Mate: I mean if you run a social network maybe
Lawyer Mate: Or like online video game
Lawyer Mate: That is really high on the enforcement agenda
Lawyer Mate: A mere forum whilst technically captured
Lawyer Mate: Will be low on enforcement agenda
Lawyer Mate: And require minimal measures beyond what they are doing already
Lawyer Mate: I agree with the assessment that it could be weaponized by dickheads
Lawyer Mate: But ultimately you are quite correct it's doesn't require that much
Lawyer Mate: And besides the guidance on compliance is not fully out
Lawyer Mate: I think the draft guidance is
Lawyer Mate: And shows it's quite simple for most to achieve compliance
Lawyer Mate: But it depends on what service you offer
Lawyer Mate: What you need to achieve for a porn site, Vs social network Vs Kids video game are very different to a mere forum
Lawyer Mate: I expect there will be some guidelines issued for standard forum providers so that its clear what they do and don't have to do