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> Mass media is nothing new You literally used "before printed media" as an example. > you greatly over estimate how differently rumors and gossip circulate t
by sellyme 5y ago
> Mass media is nothing new
You literally used "before printed media" as an example.
> you greatly over estimate how differently rumors and gossip circulate today vs any time in the last couple centuries
No, I'm pretty sure I'm correct in saying that the Internet has made broadcasting (mis)information easier.
- helloworld11 5y agoThe internet has certainly made broadcasting information and misinformation both easier and faster, but that doesn't take away from my argument that the rapid mass spread of rumor and information in times previous to the internet was a definite thing. Furthermore, most importantly of all, does the ability to spread ones personal or group views rapidly via digital media justify censorship? No, it does not to anyone making a serious claim of respect for freedom of expression.