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45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future

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Legal systems are constantly changing. You can count on one thing: as time goes by and societal norms shift, the laws that govern us will also be altered to adapt to a different era. And many people are fairly optimistic. They hope that new laws will create a better, brighter, safer future for everyone.
Redditor u/seesnawsnappy sparked an interesting discussion about what the future of our planet might look like. They asked everyone to share their thoughts on the things that are legal now that might not be in the future, and many of the answers really make you think about what needs to be improved. We’ve collected some of the most interesting insights, so scroll down to check them.

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#1

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Child beauty pagents, I hope.

Normal-Mongoose-6571 , Roman Biernacki/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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#2

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Hopefully there will be legal restrictions on influencers using their children to make money. As far as I know, there’s nothing in place now that protects these kids like there would be if they were on a tv set.

iliketurtles861 , Image-Source/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

149points

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#3

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Marrying minors.

Willcutus_of_Borg , Renthel Cueto/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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147points

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Change, real positive change, takes a very long time to ‘stick.’ It’s not a given that the laws that govern society will automatically get better and better. Progress isn’t a given. If you want a specific outcome, you have to fight for it. Changing laws and institutions for the better often takes years, if not decades, of dedication, perseverance, and compromise.

First, you must define what ‘better’ and ‘progress’ might mean for you and society. While one individual might value economic progress and scientific innovations, another might see harmony with nature as a sign of a truly advanced and empathetic civilization.

Moreover, even though international law exists, one nation’s laws can be very much at odds with another’s. Progress (however you choose to define it) in one geographical place and one era isn’t guaranteed elsewhere and during another time period.

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#4

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Hopefully, declawing cats for non-medical reasons. It’s highly discouraged nearly everywhere and states are starting to ban it.

Pikanyaa , Pixabay/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

147points

TotallyNOTAFox 2 months ago

In many parts of Europe it already is

25points

KitKat 2 months ago

Stop this inhumanity! Please support the PawProject.org

7points

Huddo's sister 2 months ago

Already illegal in Australia. The US is often way behind (I mean, they didn't let women vote until 1920!)

6points

LaserBrain 2 months ago

Australia was 1902 not that much sooner

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Jan Feline 2 months ago

My state (Delaware) it's not only illegal to declaw cats, but all of our shelters are no-kill, by law

5points

Julie Pearson 2 months ago

We don't do that here in the UK, i cant understand why you would want to anyway!!

5points

Duckie Love 2 months ago

It is banned in all Western culture countries except the US.

3points

Winter Eleven 2 months ago

People who declawed their cats should have their fingers shortened or removed entirely

2points

WubiDubi 2 months ago

Also trying to make cats vegan. Stright to jai...er (TIL) prison.

2points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 months ago

My state no longer allows it. On a side note, that's one of the prettiest kittens I've ever seen.

2points

Kiss Army Premium 2 months ago

I was going to comment on how gorgeous that kitty it too!

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~Just-A-Black-Cat-Lover~ 2 months ago

My parents declawed my now thirteen-year-old cat when she was about two. ONly her front claws. They thought they only took the cats claws off, not half of their toes. :( but at least they realized and stopped it. Now she has fluffy mittens on her front and sharp back floofs.

1point

H M 2 months ago

It is in NZ, never heard of it being a thing!!

1point

E A M 2 months ago

I can't upvote this enough!

1point

Michael None 2 months ago

Let's just make cat's illegal and solve the entire problem.

0points

Falafal salad 2 months ago

I think the US has a tendency to have a higher percentage of pet cats as indoor only cats so it’s more convenient for the owner of an indoor cat to have them without claws. Illegal in the majority of other well off countries where it’s more common to allow your cat outdoors. Horribly cruel, and if you want an indoor cat, you need to be prepared for a sentient being with claws.

0points

BrunoVI 2 months ago

In a lot of places in the US, there is no law, but cat adoption centers and veterinarians won't tolerate it.

0points

BookFanatic 2 months ago

I had to sign a specific document stating I would never declaw my cats before the shelter let me adopt two kittens. No worries here.

0points

Jackie Lulu 2 months ago

It's been frowned upon here for a long time, and now it's illegal in my state.

0points

SuperChicken 2 months ago

Honest question, because I don't have any pets atm. Why would they do that to a cat?

0points

Jan Rosier 2 months ago

so they don't scratch your furniture...

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#5

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Prolonging suffering in patients kept artificially alive, with no hope of a meaningful recovery, by guilty family members.

Oh and for profit healthcare.

swagger_dragon , Anna Shvets/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

137points

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#6

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Charging subscriptions for things we bought.

LordOdin99 , cottonbro studio/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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111points

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There are so many areas where you can potentially make improvements to the legal system that it can feel utterly overwhelming. Where do you start?

Do you prioritize the fight to protect the environment and push back against climate change? Or do you go for social justice first?

Do you dedicate your resources to changing and improving society’s perspective on mental and physical health? Do you fight for greater transparency in politics and business? Or do you focus on what’s new, fresh, and what seemingly everyone’s talking about? E.g., creating better regulations and building a framework to protect workers from potentially losing their jobs in the future due to developments in the artificial intelligence and machine learning fields?

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#7

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Companies holding onto your information FOREVER. There needs to be a "right to forget" rule for ISPs, google, websites etc.

Strange_farm77 , Vlada Karpovich/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

110points

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#8

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Puppy mills/domestic pet breeding in the US without proper licenses and regulations.

Cute-Refrigerator119 , Chris F/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

109points

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#9

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Presidential immunity.

Butterdish4 , Pixabay/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

109points

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While some laws have good intentions, they don’t always align with science. The BBC reports that New York recently passed a law on regulating “addictive” social media feeds for kids: the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act. The point of the law is to protect children from the dangers of the online world. The idea is that from 2025 onwards, parental consent will be required before kids under 18 years of age can use apps with “addictive feeds.” In other words, it’s an attempt to push back against algorithmic recommendations in social media app feeds, which can hook users in.

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Furthermore, the law aims to prevent apps from sending kids notifications between midnight and 6 am. Also, better age verification will be required, while kids will also be protected from having their personal data collected.

However, as the BBC points out, the science regarding social media use isn’t as clear-cut as it might seem. While some warn that social media (over)use can be very damaging to people’s mental and emotional health, other researchers note that moderate use can have a positive effect.

#10

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Corporations buying up family homes as income streams.

Psigun , RDNE Stock project/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

103points

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#11

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Unpaid internships.

of_utmost_importance , fauxels/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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103points

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#12

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Those really bright headlights in cars.

snack__pack , Fakhri Baghirov/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

99points

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What do you think might become illegal in the far-off future, Pandas? Are you optimistic about the way things are changing or do you think the legal system might work against your interests? What do you personally think legal and social progress looks like? Share your opinions in the comments.

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#13

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Not having safe staffing ratios in all medical facilities. A nurse to patient ratio in ltc of 1:40 is not safe.

Deathbecomesher13 , edric Fauntleroy/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

99points

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#14

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Ads for sports gambling .

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96points

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#15

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Posting your child’s entire life on a social media app.

Anxious_Leading_4910 , Teddy Yang/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

95points

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#16

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Children’s “reform” camps, treatment centers, wilderness programs, etc.

Hundreds, if not *thousands* of “troubled” children have been sent to these camps only to be abused in various ways by the adults that are responsible for them. I’m surprised they’re not outlawed even now, but I guess I shouldn’t be given that it’s an entire industry based on exploiting children that need help.

jimothyjonathans , RDNE Stock project/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

92points

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#17

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Single use plastic (I hope).

emwcee , Karolina Kaboompics/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

90points

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#18

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Making deepfake AI p**n of other people without their consent.

I know some places have passed laws already, but I think it will be illegal almost everywhere after 25 years.

FantasyScribe , cottonbro studio/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

89points

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#19

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future With any luck, members of Congress buying stocks.

NewAndImprovedJess , Pixabay/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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83points

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#20

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Conversion therapy, it's outlawed in a lot of places, but there's still a lot that need to catch up.

SoontobeSam , SHVETS production/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

83points

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#21

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Leaving trash in orbit.

reasonablenylon , SpaceX/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

79points

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#22

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Tanning Beds. I cannot fathom why they are legal now.

MissMaybelline , Ryan McFarland/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

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77points

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#23

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future I honestly can’t believe I can buy an ebike that can go 60 mph and drive it on the road, sidewalk or on bike paths and cops cant do anything about it because it’s technically a bicycle.

lucasb780 , G-FORCE Bike/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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77points

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#24

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Prescription d***s advertising, hopefully...

heavyMTL , Jose Francisco Fernandez Saura/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

72points

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#25

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Sirens in radio ads.

squat4thotz , Nothing Ahead/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

71points

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#26

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future "Unskippable ads. Fingers crossed.".

mayboo_loves , Helena Lopes/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

69points

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#27

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Lawn treatment that poisons the ground so much so they require signs warning people and dogs. .

Electrical_Room5091 , Péter Borkó/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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65points

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#28

HOAs, hopefully.

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62points

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#29

Not having your kids vaccinated. ^(Hopefully).

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62points

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#30

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Ancestry companies selling your DNA data.

Everyone who has ever sent some spit to ancestry dot com or 23 n Me or any other one of those ancestry tracking companies has had all the data in their DNA sold to big businesses and law enforcement.

It's how they caught the golden state killer. His nephew was tracking his genealogy and was a match to a crime scene. I'm ok with catching killers but where will we draw the line in the future? Imagine getting busted for littering because your cousin's DNA matched some gum you spat out.

And insurance companies are buying DNA data in bulk. If they know a certain gene makes you more likely to have a disease, and a large group of people with that gene live in a certain area, they can set insurance coverage and premiums based on that info to screw you.

There is zero regulation on what these genealogy sites do with your DNA. This is only the beginning.

Glum_Fruit_6369 , Victor Svensson/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

61points

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#31

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Recruitment ghosting. I mean if Australia can make a law saying you don't have to answer work emails after work, anything is possible.

SmudgeHK , Edmond Dantès/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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59points

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#32

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Taking photos and videos of people without their permission and using them however you want.

These laws were made for a world where everyone didn't have a high quality camera in their pocket and access to a global audience at the click of a button.

ToxicEnabler , Nandu Vasudevan/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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59points

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#33

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future A lot of AI generated content.

BigReputation73 , Resume Genius/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

55points

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#34

If I'm hopeful, all of the horrendous s**t they put in our food.

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54points

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#35

Social media for children, hopefully. Its extreme negative impacts on mental health are undeniable.

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Final score:

51points

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#36

Minors buying energy drinks.

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#37

I hope payday loans and rent to own things are illegal soon. It’s all predatory and targeted at poor, uneducated populations. People who run these businesses are the scum of the earth imo.

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#38

The massive amounts of personal data collection companies do so that they can resell it. Some companies have endless "job openings" not because they have a job to fill, but because by applying you give them the right to resell your personal information and data. You're literally handing them money rather than applying for a job.

Then the companies they sell to have next to zero security and do who knows what with it.

Stuff like that is out of control, but hopefully will get locked down in the next decade.

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Final score:

49points

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#39

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Cigarettes. NZ has already got a rolling age ban.

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49points

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#40

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Free water. Looking at you Nestle.

funlegion , Daniel Orth/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

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46points

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#41

Corporate lobbying might be heavily regulated or banned as people push for fairer representation.

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46points

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#42

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Buying a drone without a license.

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44points

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#43

Obvious pyramid schemes?

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39points

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#44

Owning your own property. Theyll call it a subscription... And you'll never own it. Just rent it forever from the rich who own everything.

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Final score:

26points

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#45

Resin 3D printing. Right now you can order bottles of the stuff on Amazon, but UV resin is highly toxic and poorly studied, and can really mess up aquatic life if dumped down the drain. As it gets more popular I wouldn't be surprised if it became a controlled chemical substance.

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22points

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#46

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future Men wearing thongs (without pants) to parent-teacher conferences. There is no law against this currently, but after tomorrow evening, the wheels will be in motion.

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Final score:

21points

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#47

Hopefully family vloggers.

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#48

Here's wishing eternal surveillance makes the list.

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18points

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#49

Being homeless.

Final score:

18points

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#50

Mass short selling by large corporations.

Edit: My bad, I meant hedge funds.

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18points

#51

Circumcision.

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#52

With the way things have been going, talking against the government might become illegal one of these days.

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#53

Driving......with self-driving cars insurance companies will decide human error is an unnecessary liability.

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#54

Hopefully gas stations selling random d***s. And I'm pro d**g legalization generally but gas stations selling random chemical concoctions with no regulatory oversight ain't the way to do it.

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14points

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#55

Having cars that don't double as surveillance devices.

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#56

At this rate, freedom of speech.

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#57

45 Things That Are Legal Now That (Probably) Won’t Be In The Future I could see some places outlawing VPN’s.

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#58

Being anonymous on the internet.

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#59

Leaving your house whenever you want to.

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-3points

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#60

Selling or allowing possession of smartphones or computers to anyone under 21. Internet addiction research is slowly but gaining momentum.

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-6points

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Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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What's legal now but most likely won't be in the future?

Gunnar Strandt 2 months ago

Religious influence on politics or public decisions

12points

Orysha 2 months ago

I would add corporate influence too.

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Jason Melvil 2 months ago

Reality TV - not illegal, but a lot more regulations are needed to be done there. There needs to be a lot more psychological care options for people before, during and after the show. Then there are issues that people got screwed by production, like people houses getting ruined in renovation shows or contestants getting stuck with massive medical bills like some ANTM contestants. Reality TV contestants should be treated like any other employees and their employers should act responsibly towards them.

9points

Lauren Wilder 2 months ago

Filming an active crime/ accident and doing nothing to help the person in need.

6points

James016 2 months ago

This happened recently in the UK. Someone was assaulting their girlfriend in public so the neighbours beat the c**p out of him. He was arrested afterwards

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Ephemeral Mochi 2 months ago

AI generated images and text. If not made illegal, at least heavily regulated.

5points

Sojourner 2 months ago

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Ephemeral Mochi 2 months ago

I hope everything you enjoy and love gets the same treatment real artists and writers have received from AI companies scraping them

2points

Who cares what I think, but... 2 months ago

Religions not being taxed. Also, free schooling and free health care - partially paid for from these taxes.

3points

Ronald Robin 2 months ago

Why should religions be taxed? (I'm for free schooling and health care)

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Captive 2 months ago

These seem mostly US based. In many countries these are already illegal, like unpaid internship

3points

Bob Jones 2 months ago

People and governments forcing their religion on others. Or even better, religion at all.

3points

Jeanne 2 months ago

I hope euthanasia of healthy animals in shelters gets banned! Adopt, don’t shop everyone. And spay and neuter your pets.

2points

Seedy Vine 2 months ago

I hope advertising is banned soon. It's mental assault.

2points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 months ago

Cats belong on the counter!

2points

Seedy Vine 2 months ago

... except without the little starfish-shaped kiss marks they leave behind lol...

2points

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doredde 2 months ago

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1point

Tyranamar Seuss 2 months ago

Except for litter paws. And eating my ribs I made.

0points

DB 2 months ago

Entering another country without a passport or visa, then living and working there undocumented. Oh, wait. That already is illegal.

1point

Child of the King 2 months ago

Hopefully Ai will be banned eventually

0points

Guess Undheit 2 months ago

What gets criminalized depends a lot on whether it's democracy or dictatorship, whether capitalism becomes regulated or gets worse. The first two WILL happen, the others I want to happen. (1) ALL smoking. It should have been banned in the 1980s when tobacco companies were forced to admit they know it's addictive. (2) Private cars. Public transit and international rail will become the norm out of necessity and lack of oil. (3) Tax exemptions are banned. Make the rich pay the billions they owe. This also applies to religious cults, none of them should be tax exempt. (4) "Incorporation" is banned or legal exemption by incorporation is banned. Shareholders and CEOs in companies should be held criminally responsible for things their companies do - prison, execution, etc. (5) Criminal exemption for ANYONE - politicians, cops, judges and others who commit crimes should be held to a HIGHER standard and face more severe punishment for the same crime that civilians are.

0points

Jude Laskowski 2 months ago

I can drive to work in 10 mins. If I take public transit, that means three buses and at least one hour if I make all the connections.

0points

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Lost Panda 2 months ago

I feel like I have seen this exact list somewhere (before you say it, not reddit because I don't have reddit)

0points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 months ago

Cheezburger also steals Reddit articles.

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Gunnar Strandt 2 months ago

Religious influence on politics or public decisions

12points

Orysha 2 months ago

I would add corporate influence too.

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Jason Melvil 2 months ago

Reality TV - not illegal, but a lot more regulations are needed to be done there. There needs to be a lot more psychological care options for people before, during and after the show. Then there are issues that people got screwed by production, like people houses getting ruined in renovation shows or contestants getting stuck with massive medical bills like some ANTM contestants. Reality TV contestants should be treated like any other employees and their employers should act responsibly towards them.

9points

Lauren Wilder 2 months ago

Filming an active crime/ accident and doing nothing to help the person in need.

6points

James016 2 months ago

This happened recently in the UK. Someone was assaulting their girlfriend in public so the neighbours beat the c**p out of him. He was arrested afterwards

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Ephemeral Mochi 2 months ago

AI generated images and text. If not made illegal, at least heavily regulated.

5points

Sojourner 2 months ago

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Ephemeral Mochi 2 months ago

I hope everything you enjoy and love gets the same treatment real artists and writers have received from AI companies scraping them

2points

Who cares what I think, but... 2 months ago

Religions not being taxed. Also, free schooling and free health care - partially paid for from these taxes.

3points

Ronald Robin 2 months ago

Why should religions be taxed? (I'm for free schooling and health care)

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Captive 2 months ago

These seem mostly US based. In many countries these are already illegal, like unpaid internship

3points

Bob Jones 2 months ago

People and governments forcing their religion on others. Or even better, religion at all.

3points

Jeanne 2 months ago

I hope euthanasia of healthy animals in shelters gets banned! Adopt, don’t shop everyone. And spay and neuter your pets.

2points

Seedy Vine 2 months ago

I hope advertising is banned soon. It's mental assault.

2points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 months ago

Cats belong on the counter!

2points

Seedy Vine 2 months ago

... except without the little starfish-shaped kiss marks they leave behind lol...

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doredde 2 months ago

9b47192700...22763c.jpg

1point

Tyranamar Seuss 2 months ago

Except for litter paws. And eating my ribs I made.

0points

DB 2 months ago

Entering another country without a passport or visa, then living and working there undocumented. Oh, wait. That already is illegal.

1point

Child of the King 2 months ago

Hopefully Ai will be banned eventually

0points

Guess Undheit 2 months ago

What gets criminalized depends a lot on whether it's democracy or dictatorship, whether capitalism becomes regulated or gets worse. The first two WILL happen, the others I want to happen. (1) ALL smoking. It should have been banned in the 1980s when tobacco companies were forced to admit they know it's addictive. (2) Private cars. Public transit and international rail will become the norm out of necessity and lack of oil. (3) Tax exemptions are banned. Make the rich pay the billions they owe. This also applies to religious cults, none of them should be tax exempt. (4) "Incorporation" is banned or legal exemption by incorporation is banned. Shareholders and CEOs in companies should be held criminally responsible for things their companies do - prison, execution, etc. (5) Criminal exemption for ANYONE - politicians, cops, judges and others who commit crimes should be held to a HIGHER standard and face more severe punishment for the same crime that civilians are.

0points

Jude Laskowski 2 months ago

I can drive to work in 10 mins. If I take public transit, that means three buses and at least one hour if I make all the connections.

0points

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Lost Panda 2 months ago

I feel like I have seen this exact list somewhere (before you say it, not reddit because I don't have reddit)

0points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 months ago

Cheezburger also steals Reddit articles.

2points

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