How do I force Social Media companies to actually provide safety to Internet Users?

Forcing a specific application, like Facebook or Twitter, to operate exclusively on IPv6 is not straightforward because the application itself typically relies on the underlying operating system's network stack to choose between IPv4 and IPv6 based on network availability and routing policies.

However, you can take several steps to encourage or enforce the use of IPv6 on your device and network, which in turn will influence applications like Twitter to use IPv6 wherever possible:

1. Disable IPv4 on Your Device: You can configure your device's network settings to disable IPv4, leaving only IPv6 enabled. This step ensures that all applications, including Twitter, will use IPv6. This method may cause connectivity issues with services that do not support IPv6.

   • Windows:

     1. Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
     2. Click on Change adapter settings.
     3. Right-click on your network connection and select Properties.
     4. Uncheck Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click OK.

   • macOS:

     1. Go to System Preferences > Network.
     2. Select your active network connection and click Advanced.
     3. Go to the TCP/IP tab and set Configure IPv4 to Off.

2. Router Configuration: Configure your router to prefer or only use IPv6. Many modern routers allow you to disable IPv4 or configure IPv6 preferences.

   • Access your router’s settings page (usually by entering the router’s IP address in your web browser).
   • Look for IPv6 settings and enable IPv6 while disabling IPv4 if possible.

3. Use IPv6-Only Network: Connect your device to a network that is configured to support only IPv6. This setup is ideal in controlled environments where you have full control over the network infrastructure.

4. IPv6 Tunnel: If your ISP does not support IPv6, you can use an IPv6 tunnel broker service (such as Hurricane Electric) to encapsulate IPv6 traffic over an IPv4 network.

   • Sign up for an IPv6 tunnel service.
   • Follow the service’s instructions to set up the tunnel on your device or router.

Caveats

• Compatibility: Some services and websites may not be fully accessible over IPv6. Ensure that critical services you rely on are IPv6 compatible.
• Technical Complexity: Disabling IPv4 and using only IPv6 can be technically challenging and may require significant network configuration.

Checking IPv6 Connectivity

• You can verify if Twitter (or any other service) is using IPv6 by using network diagnostic tools such as ping, traceroute, or network analyzers like Wireshark. For example, you can use the following command in a terminal to see if Twitter resolves to an IPv6 address:

By following these steps, you can encourage or enforce the use of IPv6 for Twitter and other applications on your device. However, remember that complete reliance on IPv6 might lead to connectivity issues with services that do not support it.

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