Stop Killing Games Issues EU Kids Act Warning
Consumer advocacy group Stop Killing Games and creator Ross Scott have issued a warning against the European Commission's proposed KIDS Act. Scott describes the legislation as the most draconian proposal he has seen regarding consumers and video games, labeling the law proposal as horrible. The European Commission intends the KIDS Act to protect children online, but the advocacy group argues the current approach is overly restrictive. This conflict highlights a growing tension between child safety regulations and consumer rights within the digital gaming market.
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- ✓ The European Commission has proposed a new KIDS Act to protect children online.
- ✓ Ross Scott, creator of Stop Killing Games, called the EU KIDS Act the most draconian proposal he has ever seen regarding video games and consumers.
What changed
Ross Scott and Stop Killing Games publicly condemned the EU KIDS Act as a draconian proposal.
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Stop Killing Games Warns Against EU KIDS Act Proposal
Consumer advocacy group Stop Killing Games and creator Ross Scott have issued a warning against the European Commission's proposed KIDS Act. Scott describes the legislation as the most draconian proposal he has seen regarding consumers and video games, labeling the law proposal as horrible. The European Commission intends the KIDS Act to protect children online, but the advocacy group argues the current approach is overly restrictive. This conflict highlights a growing tension between child safety regulations and consumer rights within the digital gaming market.
Why it matters
The European Commission is proposing the KIDS Act to increase protections for children in online environments. Stop Killing Games is an advocacy effort focused on preventing publishers from making games unplayable after support ends. This intersection suggests that safety mandates could inadvertently impact how games are maintained or accessed.
What is confirmed
- The European Commission has proposed a new KIDS Act to protect children online.
- Ross Scott, creator of Stop Killing Games, called the EU KIDS Act the most draconian proposal he has ever seen regarding video games and consumers.
What to watch next
- Official publication of the final EU KIDS Act text
- Response from the European Commission to consumer advocacy warnings
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