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Re:Poll: Are you going to leave Twitter after Musk's acquisi... by d4mi3n on Monday April 25, 2022 @04:21PM (#31160067)
That's one approach. Regulation is another--we have regulatory models and regimes for broadcast television, radio, and newspaper. Social media is a bit more complex as it is both broadcast and at times bi-directional, but I suspect a lot of concepts between mediums still apply.

EDIT: I'd appreciate counterpoints over downvotes. This isn't Reddit. Make your thoughts known, I welcome insights or opinions other than my own.

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Re:Poll: Are you going to leave Twitter after Musk's acquisi... by usrn on Monday April 25, 2022 @08:26PM (#31162579)
I didn't downvote you but I think regulation here could only make things worse. IMO it only did harm to TV and radio. Most people are probably tired of hearing and debating this idea.
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Re:Poll: Are you going to leave Twitter after Musk's acquisi... by d4mi3n on Monday April 25, 2022 @11:24PM (#31163628)
Apologies for the confusion, my previous comment was not directed at you @usrn, but at downvoters not participating in this dialog.

You may be correct that the topic is a bit of a dead horse. In my own experience, I find regulation is both an unpopular and controversial topic on HN. I suspect this is why it has been a frustratingly difficult topic to solicit substantial counterpoints on. Your thoughts, while different than my own, are very much welcome.

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