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Many young Indians now get their money advice from YouTube and Instagram creators, some of whom are paid to promote the products they recommend. The case for Followers deserve to know who is paying and whether the advice comes from someone qualified. Clear disclosure could prevent big losses for first-time investors. The case against Strict rules could silence honest people sharing their own experience. The line between opinion and financial advice is hard to draw. Where do you stand? Vote, then share your opinion - and say what would change your mind.
When a harmful post goes viral, whether a deepfake or a rumour that sparks violence, who should answer for it: the person who posted it or the platform that spread it? The case for Platforms profit from reach, so they should act quickly against serious harm. Legal duties give them a real reason to fix their systems. The case against Fear of liability would make platforms delete lawful speech just to be safe. Only the biggest companies could afford the compliance, crushing smaller ones. Where do you stand? Vote, then share your opinion - and say what would change your mind.
Some countries have moved to ban or restrict social media for younger teenagers. Parents in India face the same question at home every day. The case for It shields children from harmful content, cyberbullying and apps designed to be addictive. Childhood sleep, attention and offline friendships deserve protection. The case against Reliable age checks mean collecting ID, which is a privacy risk for everyone. Teaching safe use works better than a ban teenagers will simply get around. Where do you stand? Vote, then share your opinion - and say what would change your mind.