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> I am pretty sure similar criticism has be forced on TV, Cellphones, Comic books and what not. No, there is a shit load of difference. It is far more costly t
by harikb 7y ago
> I am pretty sure similar criticism has be forced on TV, Cellphones, Comic books and what not.
No, there is a shit load of difference. It is far more costly to spread misinformation through those other channels. Sure nation-states and tv/cable-companies with agenda will still exist, but ordinary citizen like me, with an agenda, won’t be able to anonymously spread conspiracy theories for $100 ~ $1000
- Nasrudith 7y agoSo the problem is that it isn't restricted to special interests? That sounds like the same logical flaw as cash bail models. If they are going to be a flight risk or going to go out and murder someone them having money available doesn't change if they are going to be a bad actor or not.
- justapassenger 7y agoSentiment on HN - you can spread any theory for $1000 and you’ll reach tons of people who engage and believe you. Also sentiment on HN - ads don’t work and companies spend billions of dollars for nothing.
- donatj 7y agoI’d place the argument that the type of person susceptible to conspiracy theories already had bad ideas in their head. Now they’re just allowed to share.
- vntok 7y agoIf you're paying on these platforms, you're not anonymous at all are you?
- contravariant 7y agoAlthough oddly it seems that the most egregious violations were done by people with quite a bit of money. It's debatable whether it is a level playing field or a lack of it that's problematic.
- KorematsuFred 7y ago> egregious violations We feel that way because rich people operate at scale and poor people steal candy from 7/11. Level playing field is a myth it will never exist anywhere ever.