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Yes, technology has removed any limits to reach large audiences in the world. Combine this with zero consequences for abusive behavior. The solution in the past
by heisenbit 10y ago
Yes, technology has removed any limits to reach large audiences in the world. Combine this with zero consequences for abusive behavior. The solution in the past has been to move to a new forum relying on the trolls to take a while to figure it out.
On the other side is the FB model where one is forced to use real names and a single account. That in turn exposes people to bullying in real life and forces the freedom of speech on a kinder-garden level.
Then there are models where identity is tied to commercial assets (Amazon, Apple) where banning has potentially devastating economic side effects.
Free anonymous accounts that cost nothing and are all powerful are not helping civilized discourse. Commercial accounts are not simple either. But what are the alternative?
- Tempest1981 10y agoHow does FB expose people to real-life bullying? I'm not seeing that connection. (Or are you saying that bullying still occurs on FB using real names?)