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This gives a different reason why "They're a private company, they can implement any policies they want", is a horrible argument. Even for the cases where you
by ta8645 4y ago
This gives a different reason why "They're a private company, they can implement any policies they want", is a horrible argument. Even for the cases where you happen to agree with the outcome.
We need to regulate these large, ubiquitous platforms as we would the town square or any other public infrastructure.
- washbrain 4y agoOk, I'll bite, how would making them a "town square" have helped the defendent here?
- kragen 4y agoWe did, that's the problem! Facebook didn't send the messages to the police because they thought the issue needed attention; they sent the messages to the police because a court order threatened them with contempt of court if they didn't.