Honestly the real problem though… is the double edged problem. Sadly the majority of people that are censored… are ones that no one wants to listen to, self admitted white supremacists, Flat earthers, anti vax, school shooting deniers etc…
The problem is in the ideal world, those types aren’t censored, but are burried on the simple ground of being outnumbered. But sadly they are a larger fringe than people that just care about free speach… and thus when a platform opens without censorship, instead of representing the actual reality, it disproportionately gets overtaken by the hateful extremists.
Very interesting take. I recently have started having a bit of respect for US. They no doubt suppress but it could’ve been much worse. I disagree on Assange viewpoint. I think current social media and famous tech controlling people control opinion way more than Assange.
In my case, I’ve seen admins who offend by actions have the opinion that their offense is normal and justified so when I offend back, they get offended that why did he offend first when I’ve just responded.
Sure, turns out most people are perfectly fine with controlled mainstream media. And this is what makes the whole system so effective. Even when alternative media is available, most people just ignore it.
Friendica, Mastodon, Lemmy, Peertube, Docuwiki.
Honestly the real problem though… is the double edged problem. Sadly the majority of people that are censored… are ones that no one wants to listen to, self admitted white supremacists, Flat earthers, anti vax, school shooting deniers etc…
The problem is in the ideal world, those types aren’t censored, but are burried on the simple ground of being outnumbered. But sadly they are a larger fringe than people that just care about free speach… and thus when a platform opens without censorship, instead of representing the actual reality, it disproportionately gets overtaken by the hateful extremists.
Very interesting take. I recently have started having a bit of respect for US. They no doubt suppress but it could’ve been much worse. I disagree on Assange viewpoint. I think current social media and famous tech controlling people control opinion way more than Assange.
In my case, I’ve seen admins who offend by actions have the opinion that their offense is normal and justified so when I offend back, they get offended that why did he offend first when I’ve just responded.
A tiny fraction of overall online audience use these platform.
I know. I’m saying that the solutions are out there. People make memes but don’t switch to solutions.
Sure, turns out most people are perfectly fine with controlled mainstream media. And this is what makes the whole system so effective. Even when alternative media is available, most people just ignore it.
I’m just guessing, but maybe just maybe people like you have something to do with it?
says the stalker