Re:Reddit and the Struggle to Detoxify the Internet
by Retra on Monday March 12, 2018 @07:49PM
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>Like what if I say "P = NP"? Is that a lie?
That can't be determined to be a lie unless someone solves the problem. It's only a conjecture or assertion until then.
>And then, do you want a trial for every comment? That will not work even for a fraction of comments.
Only really has to apply to political statements made by the most powerful office holders, and only when contested, and only when there is a imminent intent to deceive and impact policy.
It's not really an all-or-nothing situation. It's just a matter of how much can be achieved within a reasonable cost.
That can't be determined to be a lie unless someone solves the problem. It's only a conjecture or assertion until then.
>And then, do you want a trial for every comment? That will not work even for a fraction of comments.
Only really has to apply to political statements made by the most powerful office holders, and only when contested, and only when there is a imminent intent to deceive and impact policy.
It's not really an all-or-nothing situation. It's just a matter of how much can be achieved within a reasonable cost.