There is a new proposal in the European Union called the 'EU Kids Act.' The goal is to make the internet a safer place for children. However, many people who work in technology and gaming are worried about it.

The 'Stop Killing Games' group is one of the loudest critics. They say the law is 'horrible.' They are worried that the rules are written in a way that could cause huge problems for the video game industry. Some experts even think it could cause the industry to 'implode,' which means it could fall apart or collapse.

So, what is the problem? The main issue is how the law asks websites and games to verify how old people are.

To follow these rules, many websites might have to start asking for your ID or other personal information before you can play a game or log in to a social media app. This is causing panic for a few reasons:

1. Privacy: People are worried about having to upload photos of their ID or passport to every website they use.
2. Technical issues: For platforms like Mastodon (part of the 'Fediverse,' which is a collection of smaller social networks), these rules are very hard to follow. It could make it nearly impossible for these sites to keep running.
3. Making games 'unplayable': If a game company cannot afford to set up these complex age checks, they might just shut their games down in Europe instead of trying to follow the law.

The European Commission is currently asking for feedback on the plan. They want to hear what people think before they turn the idea into a final rule. For now, the tech world is watching closely to see if the law will be changed to be less strict.

Source: Kotaku