Why “minors” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
> Possession of CSAM was not a crime until it gave the state a reason to go through every datum you own. CSAM was not much of a problem for a looooong time and let's be real, th…
by mschuster91 · Oct 6, 2026
The issue is systemic. These young men were raised in a system where the messaging was “the future is female”, “women in STEM”, “teach men not to rape”, or “would you rather be…
by dudebroheim · Oct 6, 2026
Should we let minors buy cigarettes?
by creepypastor · Oct 5, 2026
But not for hacking, apparently. >Uthmeier is seeking an injunction against OpenAI that would prevent the company from advancing new AI models without third-party approved prote…
by gruez · Oct 5, 2026
> societal unrest about AI More generally, societal fatigue with tech culture overtaking everything, subsuming power from every other corner. Surveillance, the Zuck and Elon, CO…
by ButlerianJihad · Oct 5, 2026
Should people be prosecuted for serial crimes that start when they're minors before they're ever caught? Or should they be charged as minors?
by khelavastr · Oct 4, 2026
Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "minors" over time.
Mentions
Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "minors" over time.
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