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It's government action, not a civil lawsuit. Of course the kids aren't going to see a dime of that money. If they want cash, they (individually or as a class) have to sue Meta themselves.

Still better than Meta having the money imo

Who cares? If it’s taken away from Meta and can no longer be used to build more technologies for Meta, that’s a massive upside to kids all by itself. Doubly-so if the fine incentivizes Meta to stop doing this shit. You could put the money in a big pile and light it on fire and it would still be a net win for society.

It is not a net win when Justice is solely a destructive force. The absence of restoration to those harmed is a mutual burden.

It's not a destructive force in this case, as it deters future malfeasance.

I am deterred from this thread.

It’s a penalty.

Just years in prison, it’s not about restoration, it’s about punishment.

Reading your comment is also a minor penalty.