It would have been insane to imagine this even a couple of years ago, but it really does feel like a *global* conspiracy.
In Australia the government is bringing in "protect the children from social media" nonsense laws that - rather than make said social media more responsible in their algorithms or encourage better supervision of kids online - is planning to make adults identify themselves to use many of these sites and services via id or worse facial scans/biometrics. Anyone with a brain can see this is nothing to do with protecting kids and all to do with removing internet anonymity for adults.
Coupled with the UK and EU using the same "protect minors" rubbish to bring in their blocks, and so many active attempts to get rid of NSFW content (which includes just existing as trans or gay, for many folks) it all feels very suspicious.