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In terms of answering questions, Ofcom says that there are constraints:

they are the regulator, and were involved in the development of the OSA.

they can provide guidance and support, but cannot make decisions. Ofcom can't take on that responsibility, and doesn't have access to all the information / evidence.

Ofcom doesn't want to be in a bind if it gives bad advice!
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Neil Brown 10mo ago 💬 2

Ofcom says that it does not expect the same of small sites and services, as it does of larger sites/services.

It is a principles-based regulator, which as pros and cons. It gives flexibility, but can leave people feeling lost.

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Neil Brown 10mo ago 💬 1

Ofcom's preference is always to work with services to secure voluntary compliance.

It will be focussing its powers on "egregious" services.

If someone is working constructively, that will always be recognised.

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Tim Chase 10mo ago 💬 1

nostr:npub198t8kgwqas59rvmnghzcdn6krzhxhpkyt2mt53e4g9sdnj74sszss5hasj is there a clear delineation between "small" and "larger"?

Does it distinguish between active users ("have used the site in the last $PERIOD") vs inactive users ("haven't visited in the last $PERIOD")?