CCTV Announces 'Minor Mode' for Smartphones, Sparking Community Debate: Who Should Take the Blame?

Recently, CCTV reported that mobile operating systems will be mandated to include a 'Minor Mode.' The community reacted instantly, with the original poster sarcastically remarking: 'But there's no adult mode; you'll understand once you become a minor again.'

The prevailing sentiment in the community is highly skeptical. Many view it as mere 'performance art' (formalism). Commenters pointed out that even with a mandatory mode, tech-savvy kids will find ways around it. Others noted that this simply provides a new 'scapegoat' for irresponsible parents—often referred to as 'giant babies' (a slang term for immature adults)—to shirk their parental duties and blame smartphone manufacturers or regulators instead.

Regarding the practical impact on anti-addiction, players speculate that new devices might require ID verification upon activation. If minors cannot bypass this, it could actually protect game developers from liability; if a child manages to make an in-game purchase, developers could claim it was done with parental consent, further complicating the gaming environment for everyone else.

Some players also sarcastically asked: If there's a minor mode, where is the 'Adult Mode' for us? Most feel that instead of these sweeping restrictions, the focus should be on actual parental guidance or simpler alternatives like smartwatches. The general consensus is that this 'one-size-fits-all' approach solves nothing while just making the digital experience worse for everyone.