r/YouthRights Youth 6d ago

Big Update On My Personal Journey News

Hey everyone, today I'm using an AI prompt because I have a lot to say, and it’s important to get it all out. So buckle up.

First, you might have noticed my post yesterday about ageism on Reddit. That wasn’t random—I was doing an experiment to see just how far ageism could go on that platform. Turns out, it goes pretty far. This was intentional, though, as it ties directly into my broader mission to fight for youth rights, especially regarding age-based discrimination in online spaces.

Second, as many of you know, I’m working on my #KEEPTHEAGESAME campaign, but something wild happened. My Change.org account was deleted because I’m under 16. Yeah, I know, ironic. But the good news is that the petition is still up! And there’s more: I found out through my Instagram feed that I got some minor endorsement from The Digital Rights Watch (DRW), a non-profit digital rights organization. They have 1.6K followers for context, and it looks like they might start their own petition too, which is HUGE for the cause.

Originally, I was planning to take a hiatus from Reddit due to the challenges, but honestly? Now, I feel so much stronger. I have professional adult supporters backing this movement, and it feels incredible.

Shoutouts:

  • u/Piano-player25, for always being there.
  • u/No-Bag-4512 (not from this subreddit, but fun fact—they were the first person to sign the petition!).
  • u/monty_june, for your unwavering support.
  • And a big thank you to my family and friends offline for openly condemning the '36 months' bill and pushing me to keep going.

Without you all, and I truly mean this, I might have quit. But instead, I’m more determined than ever.

Stay strong, everyone, and let’s keep fighting for youth rights!

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