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Is press really free when 90% of it is held by 5 billionaires ? (France)I'm not arguing against the bulk of the argument but really calling a profit-driven pres
by tnzn 9y ago
Is press really free when 90% of it is held by 5 billionaires ? (France)I'm not arguing against the bulk of the argument but really calling a profit-driven press "free" is a bit of a stretch imo (though there's a difference to be made between, say, French press and press against dictatorship, I'll admit, but this doesn't change my point)
- alkonaut 9y agoPress freedom doesn't really account for diversity, it's unfortunate but that's it. If those 5 are all pro govt (either by choice or persuation) then it's even worse. But press would be considered free if anyone could start a 6th outlet without being pressured to stop - and the cost of starting one is not relevant for that really.