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Re:Mozilla – We need more than deplatforming (2021) by ASalazarMX on Monday January 10, 2022 @06:40PM (#29884758)
Number three is crucial for disinformation campaigns. Social platforms maximize interactivity, not transparency or honesty. The disinformation echo chambers have done great harm to society's mental health.
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Re:Mozilla – We need more than deplatforming (2021) by prirun on Monday January 10, 2022 @08:25PM (#29885857)
Kids (and adults!) need to be taught that just because you read it doesn't mean it's true. Individuals have done great harm to their own mental health, and it's their responsibility to look after their own mental health.
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