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facebook sued

As we are communicating via social media here, this seems interesting and relevant. And may have far reaching implications regardless of the outcome."Facebook’s negligence facilitated the genocide of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar after the social media network’s algorithms amplified hate speech and the platform failed to take down inflammatory posts, according to legal action launched in the US and the UK."$150bn claim. Seems small compared to the suffering and loss of life.But if successful then what for all social media platforms? And similarly is unsuccessful, how do informed people counter the likes of QAnon?

Alan Clark ● 1753d4 Comments

Then there's all the NWO loving governments and TV presenters blaming Islamists for all the terrorist attacks carried out around the world by the false-flagging ruling cabal, resulting in death for millions of innocents, predominately Muslims. Maybe they will be brought to justice after all. Thanks, clarky boy..

Michael Brown ● 1753d

The internet has effectively destroyed small retailerson the altar of price comparison sites and ecommerce, the music business, print journalism, and much else besidesSocial media meanwhile while conferring some limitedbenefits have also enabled truly stupid people to share their stupid ideas with other stupid people -something which has never been possible before -so that they're now demanding that their voice be heard. While there will always be opportunists waitingin the wings with the necessary resources to give a voice to, and exploit stupid people.  Trump is currently funding his own startup social media site I believe All Zuckerberg ever wanted to do was build up a user base, using irresistable features, FOMO fear of missing out, a facility for making Friends, and a LIKE buttonwhich he could then sell on to advertisers. Which despite his best efforts, got a bit out of hand.Is there any walking back from any of this, the death of small retail, of music, of journalism, the rise of ant-social media ? More especially given the international nature of the Internet. AFAIAA nobodyhas yet to produce any reassuring answers to any of this.Off topic the Amazon/Visa showdown looks interesting.People are always saying they're going to ditchAmazon on ethical grounds but never seem to get round to it. Whether Visa non acceptance in the UK will finally push them over the edge and force Amazon to back down is a good question IMOOr to answer your question" how do informed people counter the likes of QAnon?"Short answer you can't. Stupid people make better clickbait and are easier to sell rubbish to.michael adams

Michael Adams ● 1753d

I should maybe have added in addition to the "stupidity" stuff that the US in particular faces a very big "diminished expectations" problem. The "American Dream" always consisted of children having a better life and prospects than their parents. Which has no longer been the case for many since the 80's.More so since the inexorable rise of China. With nothing that Biden can effectively do. And then add social media to the mix.michael adams

Michael Adams ● 1753d

Please, thanks for…?

Alan Clark ● 1752d