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Re:YouTube Unleashed a Conspiracy Theory Boom. Can It Be Con... by duxup on Tuesday February 19, 2019 @11:49AM (#19200323)
>Is this really YouTube's fault?

At some point aren't they responsible for hosting it?

If I were hosting it, I'd feel somewhat responsible.

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Re:YouTube Unleashed a Conspiracy Theory Boom. Can It Be Con... by whatislovecraft on Tuesday February 19, 2019 @11:52AM (#19200350)
All the TV news networks then as well, right? Everyone who plays video of the Republicans spouting lies about the world, without directly commenting how wrong it is, would be equally guilty? More guilty?

This stuff starts with Authority. on Live TV. Not some rando youtube channels.

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Re:YouTube Unleashed a Conspiracy Theory Boom. Can It Be Con... by duxup on Tuesday February 19, 2019 @11:55AM (#19200388)
The responsible news networks really do put some effort into verifying claims and confronting politicians, sometimes the moment they claim it, and they do filter who gets on...

I have no idea what you mean by "More guilty".

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