Facebook isn’t free speech, it’s algorithmic amplification optimized for outrage
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#2One does not exclude the other
Re: Facebook isn’t free speech, it’s algorithmic amplification optimized for outrage
#3One does not exclude the other
In the abstract, no.
But we already know that Facebook excludes free speech: simply attempt to post a photograph containing bare female breasts on Facebook or a Facebook-owned property like Instagram, and it will swiftly be removed for violating “community guidelines”.
So Facebook themselves have clearly excluded themselves from the former.
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#4Facebook is the capitalization of the free speech of others on a mass scale.
Re: Facebook isn’t free speech, it’s algorithmic amplification optimized for outrage
#5Sounds like how people argue against printing press in 15th century.
https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110119/05022912725/fifte...
Re: Facebook isn’t free speech, it’s algorithmic amplification optimized for outrage
#6One does not exclude the other
In the abstract, no. But we already know that Facebook excludes free speech: simply attempt to post a photograph containing bare female breasts on Facebook or a Facebook-owned property like Instagram, and it will swiftly be removed for violating “community guidelines”. So Facebook themselves have clearly excluded themselves from the former.
Fair. Though that has more to do with potentially being illegal. The more serious (violation of free speech) thing is political censorship
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#7Facebook has nothing to do with free speech. Free speech is "you don't go to jail for saying something." You're not entitled to a platform for shouting out loud.
Re: Facebook isn’t free speech, it’s algorithmic amplification optimized for outrage
#8Earlier quoted context omitted.
In the abstract, no. But we already know that Facebook excludes free speech: simply attempt to post a photograph containing bare female breasts on Facebook or a Facebook-owned property like Instagram, and it will swiftly be removed for violating “community guidelines”. So Facebook themselves have clearly excluded themselves from the former.
Fair. Though that has more to do with potentially being illegal. The more serious (violation of free speech) thing is political censorship
Why is that serious? Why shouldn't Facebook be permitted to operate their business in an explicitly partisan way if they so choose?
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#9Earlier quoted context omitted.
Fair. Though that has more to do with potentially being illegal. The more serious (violation of free speech) thing is political censorship
Why is that serious? Why shouldn't Facebook be permitted to operate their business in an explicitly partisan way if they so choose?
Simple: because they’re too big
Re: Facebook isn’t free speech, it’s algorithmic amplification optimized for outrage
#10Earlier quoted context omitted.
Fair. Though that has more to do with potentially being illegal. The more serious (violation of free speech) thing is political censorship
Why is that serious? Why shouldn't Facebook be permitted to operate their business in an explicitly partisan way if they so choose?
nobody says they re not. They wouldn't be able to advertise their free speech though