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I can understand why Google, as an engine, should err towards neutrality of information, without arbitrating even hideous content. But I've never really unders
by etchalon 8y ago
I can understand why Google, as an engine, should err towards neutrality of information, without arbitrating even hideous content.
But I've never really understand why social networks can't, or shouldn't, say "This is the type of community we are, and what content we find acceptable."
- mkeyhani 8y agoBecause Facebook, unlike say a subreddit, is not a a community formed around a certain topic. There is no 'we' in particular.
- etchalon 8y agoIsn’t the “we” whoever developed and hosts the service? The idea that you can only limit a community if it’s dedicated to a specific topic is non-sensical.
- mkeyhani 8y agoI am not sure if I understand your argument. If whoever develops and hosts the service gets to limit what is allowed, then why Google shouldn’t censor its search results?
- finnthehuman 8y ago>or shouldn't, say "This is the type of community we are, Well, for starters, they're not communities. And people shouldn't lie.