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In my opinion the article fails to identify the problem and suggest workable solutions. Of course the "fake news" accusation would be abused by autocratic leade
by raxxorrax 6y ago
In my opinion the article fails to identify the problem and suggest workable solutions. Of course the "fake news" accusation would be abused by autocratic leaders, "campaigns of misinformation" is exactly the same accusation.
You don't prove a lie by banning it. That never worked, especially not on social media or the internet in general. So the appeal to Facebook is misplaced at best, dishonest at worst if uttered from a major news org since there is a direct business relationship and ambitions to establish themselves as authoritative voices.
"Trump could win!" - What definitely helped Trump is that his detractors were seen as wanting to crack down on content and I have difficulties to find arguments to counter that impression.