Re:Facebook keeps recommending political groups
by andreilys on Thursday June 24, 2021 @03:40PM
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show people where they were the target of misinformation
Ah perfect, let Dorsey and Zuck be the arbiters of truth.
That definitely has not backfired during covid right? As I recall both platforms suppressed any mention of a lab leak theory as “conspiracy”.
Re:Facebook keeps recommending political groups
by barbazoo on Thursday June 24, 2021 @04:20PM
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> Ah perfect, let Dorsey and Zuck be the arbiters of truth.
That's not what I said. It could very well come from an independent organization. Fb and others would just be responsible for putting it in front of the people's eyes that they have shown disinformation to. Is that a perfect solution? Probably not but what the hell else are we gonna do?
What do you suggest we do instead?
- requirement of social media companies to correct the record and show people where they were the target of misinformation
- childhood development informed minimum age requirement for social media use
- banning of ultra-specific targeting the way it is done right now
- banning of political advertising
The list goes on and, again, obviously I'm not an expert in all the externalities, I just see a problem and would like to see it addressed. I have suggestions but am open to other suggestions. Anything that's not "the market will fix it".