robertrobot
Re:Reddit Has Become a Battleground of Alleged Chinese Trolls
on Friday March 15, 2019 @03:23PM (#19403253)
II remember as a youngster in the early 00's our teachers and librarians constantly reminded students, "Don't believe anything you read on the internet. Always check your references."
This was an inherent precursor when using the early internet, and is even more relevant today.
Re:On YouTube, a Network of Paedophiles Is Hiding in Plain Sight
on Wednesday February 20, 2019 @12:29PM (#19209793)
That's a false dichotomy brother.
Re:'Fuck ethics. Money is everything' FB employees react to scandal on...
on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @06:35PM (#19040793)
Being honest about malicious intentions does not vindicate your actions.
Re:Why isn't the internet more fun and weird?
on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @06:04PM (#19040568)
I think the poster replying to your comment has validated your point unintentionally.
Re:Why isn't the internet more fun and weird?
on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @05:20PM (#19040197)
Ah yes, this is another great point. When people think they are being watched or monitored, activity fundamentally changes.
Re:Why isn't the internet more fun and weird?
on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @05:18PM (#19040174)
Excellent comment. I fondly remember the old advertisements and banner ads. Now-a-days most online ads are by major international corporations.
Re:Why media layoffs keep happening
on Friday January 25, 2019 @12:22PM (#19000107)
I was having this thought this morning in the gym, they had fox news blaring and I thought, who still believes this nonsense? The US should bring back the FCC fairness doctrine pertaining to TV and radio news channels, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FCC_fairness_doctrine
Re:Why media layoffs keep happening
on Friday January 25, 2019 @12:20PM (#19000073)
No wonder, we must bring back the FCC fair doctrine act, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FCC_fairness_doctrine