Re:Facebook to restore news pages in Australia
by thaumasiotes on Tuesday February 23, 2021 @02:27AM
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>> It seems far more likely to me that people in nearby developing countries will get their international news from locals who follow international news for professional reasons
> I'm confused why you would think that?
Simple; it's true everywhere. Most people do not care about international news; they do not ever seek it out.
Re:Facebook to restore news pages in Australia
by aneemzic on Tuesday February 23, 2021 @02:37AM
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Maybe you feel that way because you live in a country with significant independent media and don’t need to rely on international news outlets reporting on news that directly effects you.
> I'm confused why you would think that?
Simple; it's true everywhere. Most people do not care about international news; they do not ever seek it out.