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Whatever social media’s problems have been, they absolutely have not included making political opinions unavailable — there is no platform on which every politi

Whatever social media’s problems have been, they absolutely have not included making political opinions unavailable — there is no platform on which every political identity hasn’t been represented.

Alupis 4y ago
> they absolutely have not included making political opinions unavailable This is quite an odd take... especially given one of the largest social media companies was recently bought in part because of overtly unbalanced political censorship on the platform. Are there various political ideas on all social platforms? Sure... I guess if you look hard enough. You won't find everyone equally stifled in reach, however, which is the problem.
- wwweston 4y ago
  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/oct/22/twitter-admits-bias-in-algorithm-for-rightwing-politicians-and-news-outlets https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/oct/22/twitter-a... https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/10/22/twitter-algorithm-right-leaning/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/10/22/twitter-a...
  - Alupis 4y ago
    I don't know what point you are trying to make by simply posting links. Whatever it is, these links don't support your argument - that we can be certain of.
    - wwweston 4y ago
      Imagine complaining about people posting links as a response on the internet. If carefully taking in their contents is an inconvenience for you, I’ll spell it out: the general narrative you’re invoking about twitter was always paired with specific pretense that it was conservative views that were somehow being unfairly squashed in discourse on twitter. To the surprise of no one who actually observed discourse on twitter (or understands certain frequent flaws in conservative psychology) it actually turns out that’s not true; they were plenty well represented and even arguably overamplified. Does this mean progressives were oppressed on twitter? You tell me — if you want to tell the story that even progressive representation is the real problem to be solved on social media, be my guest. But it ain’t gonna stop it from being obvious that the story of twitter’s purchase as a virtuous crusade to bring balance to discourse where conservatives just couldn’t get fair treatment doesn’t hold water — in addition, of course, to the ways the ensuing circus has made it clear that balance not the new owner’s motivation.
      - Alupis 4y ago
        > Imagine complaining about people posting links as a response on the internet. Generally speaking, link-only responses are frowned upon on HN. You're supposed to provide a thoughtful comment that adds to the discussion. Besides, as previously mentioned - those links do not support whatever argument you're trying to make.
ciupicri 4y ago
I doubt you'll see active nazi parties on most popular platforms.
- wwweston 4y ago
  I wish. Which platforms is Richard Spencer currently not welcome on?

Alupis 4y ago

> they absolutely have not included making political opinions unavailable This is quite an odd take... especially given one of the largest social media companies was recently bought in part because of overtly unbalanced political censorship on the platform. Are there various political ideas on all social platforms? Sure... I guess if you look hard enough. You won't find everyone equally stifled in reach, however, which is the problem.

wwweston 4y ago
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/oct/22/twitter-admits-bias-in-algorithm-for-rightwing-politicians-and-news-outlets https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/oct/22/twitter-a... https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/10/22/twitter-algorithm-right-leaning/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/10/22/twitter-a...
- Alupis 4y ago
  I don't know what point you are trying to make by simply posting links. Whatever it is, these links don't support your argument - that we can be certain of.
  - wwweston 4y ago
    Imagine complaining about people posting links as a response on the internet. If carefully taking in their contents is an inconvenience for you, I’ll spell it out: the general narrative you’re invoking about twitter was always paired with specific pretense that it was conservative views that were somehow being unfairly squashed in discourse on twitter. To the surprise of no one who actually observed discourse on twitter (or understands certain frequent flaws in conservative psychology) it actually turns out that’s not true; they were plenty well represented and even arguably overamplified. Does this mean progressives were oppressed on twitter? You tell me — if you want to tell the story that even progressive representation is the real problem to be solved on social media, be my guest. But it ain’t gonna stop it from being obvious that the story of twitter’s purchase as a virtuous crusade to bring balance to discourse where conservatives just couldn’t get fair treatment doesn’t hold water — in addition, of course, to the ways the ensuing circus has made it clear that balance not the new owner’s motivation.
    - Alupis 4y ago
      > Imagine complaining about people posting links as a response on the internet. Generally speaking, link-only responses are frowned upon on HN. You're supposed to provide a thoughtful comment that adds to the discussion. Besides, as previously mentioned - those links do not support whatever argument you're trying to make.

ciupicri 4y ago

I doubt you'll see active nazi parties on most popular platforms.

wwweston 4y ago
I wish. Which platforms is Richard Spencer currently not welcome on?