Re:Americans are getting more nervous about what they say in...
by drewcoo on Wednesday July 29, 2020 @09:40AM
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It's more akin to publishing an obnoxious letter to the editor in a 20th century newspaper.
- The circulation was limited but everyone in the blast radius was aware of the affront. Just like today's echo chambers.
- It would generate a huge response from readership. Because people were aware and knew they could involve themselves.
- That could get someone fired. The opinion writer included.
- It could make the newspaper stop accepting any more submissions from the person, often because the paper felt social and economic pressure. Deplatforming!
- It could also focus attention on a problem and get a community involved. Just like social media today.
Communication in ye olde 20th century had roughly the same dynamics. Probably because it was among people.
- The circulation was limited but everyone in the blast radius was aware of the affront. Just like today's echo chambers.
- It would generate a huge response from readership. Because people were aware and knew they could involve themselves.
- That could get someone fired. The opinion writer included.
- It could make the newspaper stop accepting any more submissions from the person, often because the paper felt social and economic pressure. Deplatforming!
- It could also focus attention on a problem and get a community involved. Just like social media today.
Communication in ye olde 20th century had roughly the same dynamics. Probably because it was among people.