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If these companies are treated as a "public square" then the first amendment ought to apply. It's disappointing to see enlightened ideas like free speech being
by fareesh 7y ago
If these companies are treated as a "public square" then the first amendment ought to apply. It's disappointing to see enlightened ideas like free speech being taken apart by these large corporations to push what seems to be a political agenda.
Recent example - a female Nascar driver shares a selfie with the President of the United States and Twitter's algorithms flag it as sensitive content. When algorithms make mistakes that lead to race based discrimination, it's treated extremely seriously. When this sort of thing happens it seems like everyone shakes their head and chuckles "oh those silly algorithms". Outcomes that marginalize folks based on political views are dangerous for your country. The shoe will be on the other foot someday.
- scarejunba 7y agoCan’t wait for the end of flagging and modkilling on HN to preserve First Amendment rights. This is going to be good.
- fareesh 7y agoI'm making the argument that the authority to moderate discussions is being misused and you are replying as if I am suggesting removal of this authority.
- scarejunba 7y agoI'm riffing off what you're saying, not attempting to counter it.