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		hexis 6 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Online Safety Act: What went wrong? Why would the desired outcome be a more true test than the actual outcome?

TheBigSalad 6 months ago [–]

The test is whether or not the desired outcome is being achieved.

hexis 6 months ago | [–]

Yes, but my point is what weight would the desired outcome have? Why not just observe the actual outcome and judge it directly?

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