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Please explain it to me as if I was a 5 year old. I do not understand the similarities between a communication platform and an ad-supported social network that

by nier 4y ago

Please explain it to me as if I was a 5 year old. I do not understand the similarities between a communication platform and an ad-supported social network that uses software to maximize user engagement. From my naive standpoint I feel like when you manipulate people’s attention you should be somewhat liable for what happens as a result of that.

lostmsu 4y ago
> communication platform and an ad-supported social network Every social network is a communication platform.
- nier 4y ago
  That’s too simplistic in my opinion. Social networks have publishing aspects and Facebook is responsible for what appears and gets amplified on their properties. What happens in real life when a city gets plastered with posters containing calls for violence? I think the more you give people reach the higher is your responsibility to moderate the content.
  - lostmsu 4y ago
    > That’s too simplistic in my opinion. You got an adult explanation above. You asked for ELI5.