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It's almost a microcosm of the issue. OOH, Google can do what they want. Why can't they campaign for or against stuff, enlist their customers, and such. OTOH..
by netcan 5y ago
It's almost a microcosm of the issue.
OOH, Google can do what they want. Why can't they campaign for or against stuff, enlist their customers, and such. OTOH... Google are the gate to online information. Google "lobbying" is not like a normal company lobbying the public.
- t0mas88 5y agoThey can do what they want, but it's the role of the media to call out bullshit so the public is more informed. That's what this article is doing, pointing out how extreme Google is framing things here while the thruth could be very different.
- netcan 5y agoI disagree. First, Google (and FB/amzn, which also have dogs in this) are extremely powerful within the media industry. So, their shadow looms very long here. Second, thinking of these issues as running via media through to an informed public to an attentive political structure is far too naive. Political mechanisms are rarely about for Vs against. It's about defining the debate, legislation and it's details. Google have a ton of influence in many sectors. Small businesses are one. News media is another. Enlisting these to achieve their political goals is corporatism.
- izacus 5y ago> First, Google (and FB/amzn, which also have dogs in this) are extremely powerful within the media industry. So, their shadow looms very long here. In what way? They've received nothing but trashing from media these last few years and very little positive coverage.
- tremon 5y agoFor example, many media around here (NL) are positively salivating over Facebook's Metaverse, uncritically chanting like it's the best thing since sliced bread.