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Should social media companies be held legally liable for harms to minors?

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Current split

How 82 Americans voted.

Yes — platforms should face broad legal liability for documented harms to minors

35%

Yes — but only when platforms knowingly use features designed to addict children

20%

No — but require stronger age verification and parental-control mandates instead

29%

No — Section 230 protections should remain intact for user-generated content

16%

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