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I think it's too bad that our education system doesn't teach critical think so they could make their own choices on reading matter
I think it's too bad that our education system doesn't teach critical think so they could make their own choices on reading matterI think it’s one thing to “hide” books and another to put in place algorithms that actively lead certain people to misinformation.
That said, this is not something a politician should be pushing.
What is Warren's tactic threat?Without a tacit threat. Absolutely. Thanks!!
We know for a fact that many people are unable to discern false info from fact and that it is hurting this country daily. So that is 100% true. In fact it seems that many prefer conspiracy theories to reality and flock to them like moths to a flame. Conservative Republicans I am talking about you.Elizabeth Warren Demands That Amazon Crack Down on COVID Misinformation
Amazon's customers are apparently unable to judge the veracity of COVID-related information for themselves.reason.com
Here you have the federal govt yet against asking a bookseller to hide books the federal govt doesnt agree with. The only thing missing from her letter is 'or else'. Sadly Amazon will likely go along, as they already shown a few times they do not respect free speech or limited govt. And since most people dont care either, Amazon will go along, make lots of money, give lots of it to the govt, in taxes and campaign donations, and get favorable treatment from the govt.
Simply going along with the govts tyranny is more valuable to politicians than money. And the minority of us with principles will continue to get screwed from all sides.
What if they have been politicized and will say what Government officials want them to say ?
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TACIT threat. It's, well, you need to look it up if you're so inclined. Thanks!!What is Warren's tactic threat?
Oh, you found a typo! Congrats.TACIT threat. It's, well, you need to look it up if you're so inclined. Thanks!!
Please don't take it the way you did. I'm not exploiting a typo, I was honestly thinking you misread it. You know the difference is significant. And I've all explained why her message is a shot across the bow. Elizabeth Warren initially had a noble cause, but it's no longer noble when it starts to confront free speech at its most basic. Thanks!!Oh, you found a typo! Congrats.
What exactly is Warren's TACIT threat?
You haven't explained anything. What is the real or implied threat in Warren's letter? Exactly how could Warren retaliate if Amazon doesn't provide the requested information?Please don't take it the way you did. I'm not exploiting a typo, I was honestly thinking you misread it. You know the difference is significant. And I've all explained why her message is a shot across the bow. Elizabeth Warren initially had a noble cause, but it's no longer noble when it starts to confront free speech at its most basic. Thanks!!
You haven't explained anything. What is the real or implied threat in Warren's letter? Exactly how could Warren retaliate if Amazon doesn't provide the requested information?
I'll put you down as pro death.OK. We'll put you down as supporting book burning.
She made no threatWithout a tacit threat. Absolutely. Thanks!!
I don't think you understand how marketing algorithms work.I think it's too bad that our education system doesn't teach critical think so they could make their own choices on reading matter
What are you talking about?The mere fact that she if doesn't get the requested information is ample enough to start "mandating."
You're joking. right?? If not, I'm not sure I can help you understand, albeit I think you have a pretty good idea of the political threat. I think at this point we should move on. Thanks!!You haven't explained anything. What is the real or implied threat in Warren's letter? Exactly how could Warren retaliate if Amazon doesn't provide the requested information?
A post filled with logical fallacies. Have a great night!The mere fact that she if doesn't get the requested information is ample enough to start "mandating." You're leftist not doubt. You're probably an advocate of coercions with regard to just about everything including vaccines, are you not?? Thanks!!
I understand them just fine, thank you. You don't seem to grasp the issue here.I don't think you understand how marketing algorithms work.
Nobody said you don't get a choice.
Trump Tweeted his beliefs of how the Owners should respond.
Warren sent a letter instructing a CEO to DO something and create a Report. I would assume it was on Official US Government material and paid for by the US Government.
There's a difference.
No one cares what Pocahontas Tweets, but the Media with their TDS would make the Sheep FEEL that what Trump Tweeted was US Policy and you need to hate him no matter what...
True. Those who are responsible for putting out misinformation should be held accountable. Could be a deterrent. However, in this cyber world people will find whatever validates their beliefs.I think it’s one thing to “hide” books and another to put in place algorithms that actively lead certain people to misinformation.
That said, this is not something a politician should be pushing.
No, I don't think you understand the issue here. She's not asking Amazon to take away any choices. She's not asking them to stop selling the book.I understand them just fine, thank you. You don't seem to grasp the issue here.
I am mildly disappointed by that fact. While I don't find their stories to contain falsehoods, they certainly are presented with a non-neutral POV.The first paragraph on their About page.
He does. He's with the book burners.I understand them just fine, thank you. You don't seem to grasp the issue here.
When I go to amazon website, I see the Covid-19 books ranked by bestsellers. Nothing magic or subjective about that. Those lists (while they don't divulge sales numbers) are fairly accurate across categories I'm familiar with.
They do use algorithms like showing books similar to user purchases and views, in order to help lead consumers to books that they might like (hence promoting sales).
I think on this one, it's pretty ridiculous to request blocking their algorithms, nor will anything come of it. And I agree it is like burning books that a community doesn't like. People should have rights to publish and read what they want.
Holy shit do you still think she was asking Amazon not to sell the book!?He does. He's with the book burners.
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