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> I don't think hiding manipulative content is the right path here. True; shadowbanning would be more effective as it doesn't require a user to install and mai
by Fnoord 3y ago
> I don't think hiding manipulative content is the right path here.
True; shadowbanning would be more effective as it doesn't require a user to install and maintain their own filter(s).
> I don't think hiding manipulative content is the right path here. Instead of burying your head in the sand, it would be better to make people aware of the manipulation and expose the techniques and messages they use to that end. What do they want you to believe, and why? That puts you in a much more powerful position.
Fair take but would you argue same regarding ad blocking and adblocking circumvention? You can only focus on so much. There are people in OSINT community who exposed IRA projects. But who's gonna read up on that? Primarily those who can benefit from it. Very few people would read into that out of sheer curiosity. I'm a very curious person (ha-ha!) and I only have so much time. If I were to respond to all my curiosity signals I'd get no work done. And, most working adults on this planet (they got 'em voting rights therefore interesting target) have very little leisure time.