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US Supreme Court hears lawsuit about tech censorship
West replied to West's topic in Federal Politics in the United States
I wonder if it has to do more with the logistics of policing a forum with a billion or so users over the profit. I can't imagine that allowing perverts to spam pages is good for their bottom line. -
US Supreme Court hears lawsuit about tech censorship
West replied to West's topic in Federal Politics in the United States
I'm a skeptic of big government as much as the next guy. There's certainly some things, such as not allowing weirdos to spam your buy and sell page with sex videos, and censorship because a beurocrat doesn't like the story. -
US Supreme Court hears lawsuit about tech censorship
West replied to West's topic in Federal Politics in the United States
I joined a buy and sell group awhile ago on Facebook. It's been overrun by porn bots now. Facebook used to be about sharing photos of the grandkids. Now it's become a pretty vile place at times -
US Supreme Court hears lawsuit about tech censorship
West replied to West's topic in Federal Politics in the United States
I didn't realize bots were actually a thing until just recently. I would agree there. -
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-debates-biden-administration-outreach-digital-platforms-over-controversial-posts Very interesting time for tech censorship. I'm starting to lean more toward some regulation necessary of these major platforms. However, many Americans are already deeply suspicious of any form of government. Safety vs autonomy debate.
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ANOTHER new study shows Woke people more likely to be depressed
West replied to CdnFox's topic in Federal Politics in Canada
I see some of your point. I have pondered many of the same things. Political discussion by its nature is combative. The heated rhetoric isn't helping anyone at this point though -
ANOTHER new study shows Woke people more likely to be depressed
West replied to CdnFox's topic in Federal Politics in Canada
Their beefs are legitimate, such as rampant abuse that still cycles on. I'm not convinced the answer is more money as we have never spent more on social programs throughout our history than we have at this point. The solution is likely on a micro level now with folks learning to live in a place of common understanding. -
ANOTHER new study shows Woke people more likely to be depressed
West replied to CdnFox's topic in Federal Politics in Canada
In my opinion, you can only take on the weight of everyone's problems for so long before it takes a toll on you. We need to get back to civilized discourse on all sides. Trans aren't the enemy. First Nations aren't the enemy. White Christians aren't the enemy. All are people with worth as human beings. One could argue these groups now labelled as "woke" have had a history of oppression and statistics would likely confirm to some degree discrepancies in housing, jobs, etc. The solutions are debatable (equity vs equality debate). There are some real world issues that require real solutions and understanding. Just my two cents. -
With increased globalization, and decreased cooperation between various nation states, the issues have only become more complex and cannot possibly be solved at a local level.
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Here's some articles that discuss the concerns over Canada's housing. https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/november-2023/fix-housing-crisis/ This one discusses: 1. Effects of NIMBYism on getting appropriate permits for low income housing initiatives 2. Lack of incentives for low income developers and alternative models to financing development https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7088878 The impacts of immigration on housing supply and policy proposals to link immigration to available housing supply Also discusses the impacts of building costs and interests rates on new home builds. https://www.homelesshub.ca/about-homelessness/homelessness-101/how-many-people-are-homeless-canada Info on homelessness. Between 150 and 300 thousand are homeless in Canada. This article discusses contributing factors
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This is agree with. 1. Revenge porn/child exploitation/statements instructing a child to go and kill themselves etc should be off limits. 2. Misgendering I've seen classified as "hate speech" Certainly has to be a balance between obvious malicious attempts to harm which should be discouraged, perhaps even outlawed, and allowing room to debate without fear of the government showing up at your doorstep.
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https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/canada-s-long-awaited-online-harms-bill-is-coming-here-s-what-we-know-1.6781605 This is being introduced today. Free speech vs curtailed speech debate. What constitutes as "hate speech"? After doing alot of reading of posts on X specifically related to sexual assault, I can see the benefit of such a bill so long as it's restrained
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Social Media in the MeToo/GenZ era
West replied to West's topic in Federal Politics in the United States
For me it's the safety to explore new ideas. What we have, and I've certainly been guilty, is an unwillingness to change one's mind once confronted with new facts or ideas. But pursuing the truth and facts with a bit of humility. Now we have a free flow of ideas which is a double edged sword.