People are rallying for the artist saying that the Trump admin should pay the artist for his work; but that would just mean taxpayer money would be paying for racist paintings. How is that a win?
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Shadowbanning is happening and communities are definitely messed with on social media.
This is not just about shitposting. Do not rely on one platform for communicating with people who you would like to stay in touch with. Will Sam Altman and His AI Kill Us All? The Bulwark May 23, 2025 Karen Hao: “she consistently felt like she was being shadowbanned and when I talked with um researchers […]
Don’t listen to bad advice on civic engagement.
If you want to engage in democracy, consider carefully about where you get advice.
No social media platform is a safe space – people need to diversify.
I’ve been saying this for years, that people are foolish if there’s only one social media platform where they say something or publish important information. But even among the people who’ve heard me, most have never listened to me. I think mainly because people fall in love with a platform, they are habit forming. They […]
Community notes is not freedom and social media algorithms do not make for a community center.
Almost any flawed org, coffee klatch, or chat group is going to have more social ROI and less disinformation than mixing it up with fake accounts and targeted marketing on the big platforms.
The problem with going to social media for “information”.
Yes, this is something I hear about regularly, people saying how they’re relying on social media sources for “good information” and seeking it nowhere else.
The same problems continue no matter the platform.
Is it a fresh start for you and me, or for engagement clout chasing influencers making money off our attention?
The grass is not that much greener on the blue sky.
Don’t Wait For Everybody – Episode 013