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We live in a time of extreme views. People take radical action based on these views. We've literally had an armed gunman drive through gates to confront our PM cause of his beliefs in conspiracies.
The last thing we need is our media and politicians fueling these theories.
The last thing we need is our media and politicians fueling these theories.
I'm not trying to lay the blame on media for this kind of attack. But...
Social media companies have a responsibility to shut down hate speech and the spread of misinformation that fuels this kind of radical action, racism, and intolerance. So, too, does the MSM have a role.
Social media companies have a responsibility to shut down hate speech and the spread of misinformation that fuels this kind of radical action, racism, and intolerance. So, too, does the MSM have a role.
They cannot simply allow politicians to fuel these conspiracies and let them go unchecked. They cannot themselves produce gotcha journalism that, even when disproven, is used by those on the extremes to justify their anger.
And for heaven sakes don't televise "experts" that are known to engage in conspiracy theories.
You know a prime example of who I mean without me saying names of late.
You know a prime example of who I mean without me saying names of late.
And when a politician produces bad/fake info (e.g., Polivere and his Rideau Cottage screenshots)... call them out! Don't let them get away with this kind of manipulation.
I don't give a damn if it doesn't drive clicks. Honesty should be its own reward.
I don't give a damn if it doesn't drive clicks. Honesty should be its own reward.
Living in an honest environment. Being able to have honest discussions. Feeling safe expressing your opinion.
These are not components of a sound business model. The are key elements of a healthy life, culture, and democracy.
These are not components of a sound business model. The are key elements of a healthy life, culture, and democracy.
