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It's not just about facts: Democrats and Republicans have sharply different attitudes about removing misinformation from social media (theconversation.com)
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It's not just about facts: Democrats and Republicans have sharply different attitudes about removing misinformation from social media::One person’s content moderation is another’s censorship when it comes to Democrats’ and Republicans’ views on handling misinformation.

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[–] LoKout@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are you suggesting that large online spaces should have laws and police to investigate and enforce the laws? Of course this is already in place, but not at all enforced in the same manner as a public place.

[–] Blamemeta@lemm.ee -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, I don't trust anyone to do that. Everyone should be able to judge for themselves.

[–] Hobbes@startrek.website 1 points 1 year ago

Except that, clearly, they can't. Look at the republican base.