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What's the alternative supposed to be? Another CEO that has the absolute right to decide what goes on Facebook? I think Zuckerberg is in an impossible decision
by bradj 6y ago
What's the alternative supposed to be? Another CEO that has the absolute right to decide what goes on Facebook?
I think Zuckerberg is in an impossible decision. I think the fundamental problem is that social support for a classic understanding of the 1st amendment has fallen apart, but the legal requirements of the 1st amendment haven't changed (and personally, I don't think they should). Regardless, Zuckerberg is being forced to essentially create an extra-legal institution so that he isn't personally responsible for content moderation decisions. And he shouldn't be - no single person should have the power to decide what is fair online.
- arpyzo 6y ago> What's the alternative supposed to be? Another CEO that has the absolute right to decide what goes on Facebook? Why is this the only alternative? There are myriad ways to structure an organization, including many still being invented such as corporations chartered around long-term value. An employee owned company is just one alternative, that while not without its problems, would likely produce better results for the world than the current situation.
- bcherny 6y agoIf what ways would an employee-owned company produce better results? Unclear how that’s related (especially since much of FB stock is already owned by employees).
- tchalla 6y agoIf the current situation is unacceptable to the society, the existence of any organisation isn’t a must.