Media is scared to appear hysterical by calling out Trump's danger to the U.S.: writer - Raw Story
https://www.rawstory.com/media-fears-trump-democracy-threats/
Totally get it. It is a real downer to write the words "fascist autocracy." It turns people off. It is a sure way to not get boosts or likes on social media. Nobody wants to contemplate what living in a Trumpian fascist state that would really be like.
@mastodonmigration @knittingknots2
Which seems to be the problem,
Definitely seems like a pretty big problem. Not sure what journalists view their job as anymore. Seems like it is getting clicks, boosts and likes. So saying things like "fascist autocracy" is really counterproductive.
@mastodonmigration @knittingknots2
People seem to be in denial, and esp big tech who don't want to admit there is a problem that their platforms are being exploited to help spread the messages of hate. Musk is a good example of someone who would rather sue you for calling out a legitimate issue as admiting it, means it has to be dealt with.
Saying that, surely a well educated, rational person with decent values would see what is happening and stand up to it even if it feels doing so is a waste of time.
Does this problem not also extend further? Tools that allow a face to be extracted and superimposed on to a nude image in such a way it can be difficult to tell it has been manipulated. Again hugee issue, and esp for the victims. But no one seems to know how to deal with it.
The regulators are also a total waste of space, as they have the powers to act but either cannot do so, or are not backed up by the courts or other parties needed to enforce.
@zleap @knittingknots2
All good points. It's all pretty overwhelming and things are moving fast. We crave normalcy and simplicity so the media softens it up, and comforts because that's what sells.