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> Eve if you ignore theoretical bias Real bias, but moving on... > But to realize your 'keep up with my friends' business has the power swing elections? That

by xienze 9y ago

> Eve if you ignore theoretical bias Real bias, but moving on... > But to realize your 'keep up with my friends' business has the power swing elections? That has to be a terrifying prospect. I really doubt anyone at Facebook, Twitter, or Google would have said "oh my God, what have we done???" if some insidious bit of "fake news" helped Hillary be elected.

MBCook 9y ago
> Real bias, but moving on... I wasn't trying to talk to these specific cases, but I would agree the valley leans left. > I really doubt anyone at Facebook, Twitter, or Google would have said "oh my God, what have we done???" if some insidious bit of "fake news" helped Hillary be elected. Really? If my choice got elected because of my site I would be happy I didn't lose but I would be TERRIFIED that I had so much accidental power. What if I'm not a good steward? What if I accidentally misuse it? What if someone else takes over and REALLY misuses it? I think (hope?) people would understand the power involved and not want to mess with to much.