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This is really the crux and it doesn't get as much attention as it should.
by andrew_ 5y ago
This is really the crux and it doesn't get as much attention as it should.
- dntrkv 5y agoIt doesn't get enough attention? The "algorithms" are all anyone talks about when it comes to this issue. I think people put way too much weight on them. Once you have enough people participating in a single conversation, from all walks of life, the discourse will go to shit very quickly. Look at Reddit as an example. Small subreddits that are focused on a specific hobby are usually pleasant and informative. Large subreddits that cater to a large audience are no better than the comment section on a political YouTube video.
- saddlerustle 5y agoIt's really not. WhatsApp has just as big of a misinformation problem without any sort of algorithmic ranking.
- dariusj18 5y agoAnd I, personally, wouldn't blame Facebook for the spread of misinformation via WhatsApp because it doesn't make sense to.