UK Online Safety Act - please read!

[Admin]

I would also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that the UK Online Safety Act exists, and as the administrator, I am required to ensure compliance with it starting from March.

The act includes provisions against posts that constitute "hate offences such as the stirring up of racial hatred and the stirring up of hatred on the basis of religion or sexual orientation." It is designed to make online platforms safer by holding them accountable for harmful content shared by their users. This includes addressing illegal content, protecting children from harmful material, and ensuring that platforms have robust processes in place to prevent and respond to abuse.

The key responsibilities under this act include:

• Monitoring and moderating content to remove illegal and harmful material.
• Protecting users from abuse and hate speech.
• Implementing systems to verify user identities where necessary.
• Ensuring transparency by publishing reports on safety measures.

I am actively working on preparing the forums to align with these legal requirements. To protect both the community and myself from potential massive fines, I will take necessary actions against any users who violate these rules. This includes removing the ability to post for those who post offensive or hateful content.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to maintain a respectful and compliant community.

 

[trevskoda]

So we can go wild untill march, no, a well a good try.

 

[Admin]

So we can go wild untill march, no, a well a good try.

You still have to follow the forum rules!
But until March I don’t legally have it have taken action.

 

[Rec]

Can we prove our ages....I have wondered if "some" on here are really kids pretending to be pensioners