the parliament has passed a law forcing calculator manufacturers to implement measures to stop kids typing in 58008 and turning it upside down. Keeping our kids safe. - ThreadSky

kels316.bsky.social • 94 days ago

the parliament has passed a law forcing calculator manufacturers to implement measures to stop kids typing in 58008 and turning it upside down.

Keeping our kids safe.

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parkewilde.bsky.social•94 days ago

Instead of passing laws, they should seek technology solutions to such problems.

Like for example ... checks phone ... a phone that turns the text back right side up automatically when you attempt to turn it upside down to understand the joke.

sirdansmith.bsky.social•94 days ago

They were also going to restrict the use of "710 77345", but quickly backed down after a scare campaign from the resources sector

jimcol.bsky.social•94 days ago

Did they restrict "0553" instead🤔

megankate.bsky.social•94 days ago

Where are they on taking rude words out of the dictionary... 😉

kels316.bsky.social•94 days ago

Pro.

tazedevil.bsky.social•94 days ago

Not allowed social media U/16 but still open access to unlimited amount of porn. Go figure

kels316.bsky.social•94 days ago

and gambling ads

claytonclent.bsky.social•94 days ago

*RAF Luton appoints administrators* "Not sure we can trade out of this".

rhysneedham.bsky.social•93 days ago

Or prank-calling the actual phone number, 5537 8008? (Actually, I never did that).

neiljrm.bsky.social•94 days ago

50 years too late for some of us in primary school in the 70's. This government.. Gah

oysta.au•94 days ago

Imagining the frustration of it autorotating like a smart phone

timlagor.bsky.social•94 days ago

5 years ago I'd have been sure this was a joke
5 years later I'd be sure it wasn't

peekay80.bsky.social•94 days ago

Does this also apply to 1+5000x7?

aedanr.bsky.social•94 days ago

That sounds a bit onerous on the manufacturers. Why not make people buying calculators prove that they won't turn them upside down instead?

kels316.bsky.social•94 days ago

found the Big Adding Machine lobbyist...

aitch-el.bsky.social•94 days ago

Surel just the upright 80085 serves the purpose.
There’s the hack for you.

tonyvibo.bsky.social•94 days ago

The Federal Government, creating laws for Australians who can't vote..... Yet.
What a great way to get them to hate your guts early

iancwhitney.bsky.social•94 days ago

The Australian Parliament has passed a law prohibiting anyone from using the blue shell in Mario Kart against a member of the Australian Parliament because it's just not fair you guys.

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