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I see reddit spreading just as much dangerous disinformation and failing to moderate posts encouraging illegal acts. Either they are protected under section 230

I see reddit spreading just as much dangerous disinformation and failing to moderate posts encouraging illegal acts. Either they are protected under section 230 or not, and if they are then law enforcement is the appropriate organization to take action against users conducting illegal acts. Google will gladly claim section 230 exemptions if the actions take place on their service, yet the feel entitled to complain about another services content moderation? I guess it is their right to deny access to the Google Play store, but I feel like legislation was needed yesterday that requires phone providers provide options for an alternative store with the same automatic updates feature. Google allows alternative stores, but doesn't provide a way for users that I'm aware to keep apps up-to-date from unknown sources even if they are using a third-party store that does their own verification. Apple on the other hand goes even further, so it is difficult to be over critical at just Google in this regard.

andybak 4y ago
> I see reddit spreading just as much dangerous disinformation and failing to moderate posts encouraging illegal acts. Interesting you say that. A lot of vocal redditors seem to think that Reddit has embraced censorship rather too actively.
- encryptluks2 4y ago
  It is selective censorship that I think is used to fuel more divide between political parties in an effort to enact a more authoritarian regime globally.
  - andybak 4y ago
    And I think that sounds like delusional thinking. Each to their own. Global cabals pulling the puppet strings has never really struck me as plausible in it's more intricate form. (I would buy the most banal version - money like money and power likes keeping power - but that's merely stating a truism rather than validating the existence of a conspiracy)
    - encryptluks2 4y ago
      Whether you believe certain actions constitute authoritarianism is partially up to you, but money is power and on a global scale and those with money certainly try to maintain that power in whatever creative and manipulative ways they can.
      - andybak 4y ago
        That's kinda what I just said. :)
        encryptluks2 4y ago
        > And I think that sounds like delusional thinking. > That's kinda what I just said :) I was agreeing with you and it seems you were agreeing with me, now we just have to figure out which one is delusional.
        upsidesinclude 4y ago
        Nice work guys

andybak 4y ago

> I see reddit spreading just as much dangerous disinformation and failing to moderate posts encouraging illegal acts. Interesting you say that. A lot of vocal redditors seem to think that Reddit has embraced censorship rather too actively.

encryptluks2 4y ago
It is selective censorship that I think is used to fuel more divide between political parties in an effort to enact a more authoritarian regime globally.
- andybak 4y ago
  And I think that sounds like delusional thinking. Each to their own. Global cabals pulling the puppet strings has never really struck me as plausible in it's more intricate form. (I would buy the most banal version - money like money and power likes keeping power - but that's merely stating a truism rather than validating the existence of a conspiracy)
  - encryptluks2 4y ago
    Whether you believe certain actions constitute authoritarianism is partially up to you, but money is power and on a global scale and those with money certainly try to maintain that power in whatever creative and manipulative ways they can.
    - andybak 4y ago
      That's kinda what I just said. :)
      - encryptluks2 4y ago
        > And I think that sounds like delusional thinking. > That's kinda what I just said :) I was agreeing with you and it seems you were agreeing with me, now we just have to figure out which one is delusional.
        upsidesinclude 4y ago
        Nice work guys