Apparently ~200 people have signed up for the webinar, with more on the waiting list.
Lots of people are introducing themselves in the chat as small service admins - lots of fedi admins.
Lots of people are introducing themselves in the chat as small service admins - lots of fedi admins.
Ofcom opening by saying that they want to focus on the site/services causing the most harm, and that it is not their intention to impact adversely small, low risk, sites.services.
Ofcom is going to give a presentation which is probably similar to / the same as the one they gave last week.
Ofcom is going to give a presentation which is probably similar to / the same as the one they gave last week.
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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!
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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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.
It is a principles-based regulator, which as pros and cons. It gives flexibility, but can leave people feeling lost.
