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Thank you for actually evaluating the technology as implemented instead of speculating wildly about what Facebook can do based on vibes.
by some_furry 8mo ago
Thank you for actually evaluating the technology as implemented instead of speculating wildly about what Facebook can do based on vibes.
- chaps 8mo agoUnfortunately a lot of investigations start out as speculation/vibes before they turn into an actual evaluation. And getting past speculation/vibes can take a lot of effort and political/social/professional capital before even starting.
- lazide 8mo agoWell yeah. If they had solid evidence at the start, why would they need an investigation?
- chaps 8mo agoIt's not as obvious of an answer as it initially sounds. Coming at this from a stint in investigative journalism where even beginning an investigation requires getting grants and grants involve convincing other people that the money is going to good use. Also having been told that an investigation I ran was nothing by multiple editors that turned out to be something big... it really shifted how I perceive investigations and what it means to stick your neck out when everyone's telling you that something isn't happening even when it is.
- afiori 8mo agoVibes are a perfectly solid ground to refuse to engage with something.