@AmericanDFirst@mstdn.party
I feel like I should tag @mmasnick of Techdirt in hopes that he explains why this is a terrible idea.
@potus @DemocracyMatters
@mmasnick @mathlover @AmericanDFirst Okay, but how then do we avoid media outlets giving unlimited lie time to the highest bidders?
@DemocracyMatters @mathlover @AmericanDFirst I mean, the nature of free speech is... that's how it works? So, the answer is be more compelling. Figure out better ways to debunk and get your message out. Work on supporting proven techniques that help get people out of cultish bubbles, etc. etc. etc.
Violating the Constitution (in a manner that we already know backfires) because idiots have memed better is... not a great solution.
@mmasnick @mathlover @AmericanDFirst Yeah, I'm with you. But it sure doesn't feel like the proven methods for debunking lies and propaganda--and I've read them all--are working very well. Something's different.
@DemocracyMatters @mathlover @AmericanDFirst Part of living in a free society is that sometimes nonsense flourishes. I don't like the nonsense any more than you do, but I try to focus on not repeating previous mistakes.
@mathlover @AmericanDFirst @potus@bird.froth.zone @DemocracyMatters *sigh* Fairness doctrine is a terrible idea.
1. It's unconstitutional outside of broadcast spectrum.
2. It resulted in the suppression of stories on important stories like civil rights.
3. It actually pushed polarization by setting up "two sides" journalism.
It's just a terrible idea.