Elizabeth Warren Demands That Amazon Hide Books

[Bullseye]

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.

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

 

[JMB802]

Without a tacit threat. Absolutely. Thanks!!

What is Warren's tactic threat?

 

[iguanaman]

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.

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.

Almost a quarter of Republicans believe Satan-worshiping pedophiles control the US government, media, and financial sector​

• About a quarter of Republicans believe in the major tenets of the pro-Trump QAnon conspiracy theory.
• Overall, between 15 and 20% of Americans say they completely or mostly agree with QAnon.
• Right-wing news consumption is the strongest predictor of belief in QAnon.

https://www.businessinsider.com/23-...iping-pedophiles-control-us-government-2021-5

 

[watsup]

What if they have been politicized and will say what Government officials want them to say ?

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Conspiracy theory.

 

[Logophile]

What is Warren's tactic threat?

TACIT threat. It's, well, you need to look it up if you're so inclined. Thanks!!

 

[JMB802]

TACIT threat. It's, well, you need to look it up if you're so inclined. Thanks!!

Oh, you found a typo! Congrats.

What exactly is Warren's TACIT threat?

 

[Logophile]

Oh, you found a typo! Congrats.

What exactly is Warren's TACIT threat?

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!!

 

[JMB802]

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?

 

[The Stars Tremble]

It annoys me too, when a government official gets in first on something a company was probably going to do anyway. Some people give the official undue credit, while some people excuse the company for something they should be held responsible for in the market, and generally signals are mixed all 'round.

Warren barely even holds a special title. She's Chair of the Special Oversight Panel, something to do with the TARP. Big whoop.

 

[Logophile]

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?

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!!

 

[Deuce]

OK. We'll put you down as supporting book burning.

I'll put you down as pro death.

I think you've wildly misunderstood what she's asking for. She didn't ask Amazon to stop selling the book.

 

[Deuce]

Without a tacit threat. Absolutely. Thanks!!

She made no threat

 

[Deuce]

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 don't think you understand how marketing algorithms work.

Nobody said you don't get a choice.

 

[Deuce]

The mere fact that she if doesn't get the requested information is ample enough to start "mandating."

What are you talking about?

 

[Logophile]

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?

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!!

 

[JMB802]

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!!

A post filled with logical fallacies. Have a great night!

 

[Bullseye]

I don't think you understand how marketing algorithms work.

Nobody said you don't get a choice.

I understand them just fine, thank you. You don't seem to grasp the issue here.

 

[AConcernedCitizen]

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...

Amazon was not 'instructed' to do anything by the US government. There is no threat of punishment from the government for failure to comply.

Warren, as an individual, stated what she thought Amazon should do. Exactly the same situation as Trump, except that she sent a letter, like an adult, and she was advocating something sensible, instead of something senseless.

 

[Lovebug]

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.

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.

 

[Deuce]

I understand them just fine, thank you. You don't seem to grasp the issue here.

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.

 

[Aletheia]

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.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

The first paragraph on their About page.

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.

 

[Rawley]

I understand them just fine, thank you. You don't seem to grasp the issue here.

He does. He's with the book burners.

 

[Deuce]

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.

How is not giving a certain book priority advertising "burning books?"

 

[Deuce]

He does. He's with the book burners.

Holy shit do you still think she was asking Amazon not to sell the book!?