a_hypotehsis

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   by a_hypotehsis 8y ago

   I agree with you, though it's specific to the US Republican party (not just whatever party is in power). It's definitely saying something. Their key demographics are relatively more registered to vote and relatively more likely to
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   by a_hypotehsis 8y ago

   Thanks for the comment! I did not and would not classify this as an "instruction". However, given what we know about voter demographics and turnout in the United States during "mid-term" elections (low turnout among you
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   by a_hypotehsis 8y ago

   The right way POLITICALLY to interpret recent claims of "bias" against Google is as a preparation of the battlefield for successful anti-trust action down the road. i.e., it's just "politics". ...but then again, the
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   by a_hypotehsis 8y ago

   Why not hire more of them, and rotate people off the front line for a period of non-disturbing-imagery? It's not like there's a shortage of moderation work that needs doing. Of course, that would require Facebook to spend money, a
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   by a_hypotehsis 8y ago

   Agree, I have the same fear. Google has done such a good job "lobbying" their "friends" in Washington, that the AGs from the more privacy-focused states (like Arizona) are probably our best hope for bringing this bad app
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   by a_hypotehsis 8y ago

   Also possible explanation: the quality of home-cooked meals and the ease of making them may have greatly increased since the '08 crisis. Proposed mechanism: The Great Recession forced people to cook at home out of financial necessity.