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As important as big companies like Twitter or Facebook are to the global economy, and as the owners can't seem to make up their minds whether they're a publisher or a platform, maybe its time for regulators to step in, for the common good.

Originally posted by cdtm
As important as big companies like Twitter or Facebook are to the global economy, and as the owners can't seem to make up their minds whether they're a publisher or a platform, maybe its time for regulators to step in, for the common good. Yes, fact checking and algorithms to prevent radicalisation from mildly extreme content like Ben Shapiro to highly far right content needs to be ensured. At the moment the opposite is happening leading to the rise of far right incels who support Trumps racism.

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Yes, fact checking and algorithms to prevent radicalisation from mildly extreme content like Ben Shapiro to highly far right content needs to be ensured. At the moment the opposite is happening leading to the rise of far right incels who support Trumps racism.


Disagree with everything, here.




I'm going to go ahead and create an AI that pushes only the facts that support the abortion of all black and Hispanic people. And then use my money to ensure this is the narrative I want the world to know.

Sounds good? Great. Implementing now.




Or, perhaps, we could stop with the "fact checkers" who are clearly biased? Seems like a better option than regulating what are facts and what are not.

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Yes, fact checking and algorithms to prevent radicalisation from mildly extreme content like Ben Shapiro to highly far right content needs to be ensured. At the moment the opposite is happening leading to the rise of far right incels who support Trumps racism.


I said as much on CNBC's Youtube channel.


And "I" get called a rightest facist for it.

Uh, last I checked, "Ma Freeeedoms" is their position. Not regulation.

Maybe most of the people on these Youtube channels are just Libertarians in Liberals clothing?

Originally posted by cdtm
As important as big companies like Twitter or Facebook are to the global economy, and as the owners can't seem to make up their minds whether they're a publisher or a platform, maybe its time for regulators to step in, for the common good.

far past time, imho
Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Yes, fact checking and algorithms to prevent radicalisation from mildly extreme content like Ben Shapiro to highly far right content needs to be ensured. At the moment the opposite is happening leading to the rise of far right incels who support Trumps racism.

I agree to an extent. While I don't feel there should be limitations on our ability to express ourselves, I do feel that the social media platforms bear responsibility for the spread of extremist content on their platforms and their jump into the real world.

That's the policy we took with the forums 10-15 years ago, though this isn't quite the same as, say, Instagram or Facebook.

Unfortunately, one side or the other will now simply say that the platform is biased against them.

Originally posted by REXXXX
I agree to an extent. While I don't feel there should be limitations on our ability to express ourselves, I do feel that the social media platforms bear responsibility for the spread of extremist content on their platforms and their jump into the real world.

That's the policy we took with the forums 10-15 years ago, though this isn't quite the same as, say, Instagram or Facebook.

Unfortunately, one side or the other will now simply say that the platform is biased against them.

The prodigal son returns, at last.

Three months of pandemic-related unemployment and you get bored.

Originally posted by REXXXX
Three months of pandemic-related unemployment and you get bored.

I feel you. Every day is a repeat of the last with minor changes. Stay well.

Originally posted by Eon Blue
I feel you. Every day is a repeat of the last with minor changes. Stay well.

Thank you!

Stringer - Care to elaborate on your comment there? It seems fairly pointed.

Meh. I shared my thoughts above. I just don't use it often and stick to my bubbles (which in itself is part of the problem but I'm not the person to change it).

Cool, dude. I'd rather have job security and know what I'm doing past July.

Enjoy a week off.

I was furloughed for a few weeks then brought back on. I hate having nothing to do regardless of pay. some co-workers decided they wanted to stay out of work and collect. dumbasses.

Originally posted by dadudemon
Disagree with everything, here.




I'm going to go ahead and create an AI that pushes only the facts that support the abortion of all black and Hispanic people. And then use my money to ensure this is the narrative I want the world to know.

Sounds good? Great. Implementing now.




Or, perhaps, we could stop with the "fact checkers" who are clearly biased? Seems like a better option than regulating what are facts and what are not. Truly not surprised DDMOriginally posted by cdtm
I said as much on CNBC's Youtube channel.


And "I" get called a rightest facist for it.

Uh, last I checked, "Ma Freeeedoms" is their position. Not regulation.

Maybe most of the people on these Youtube channels are just Libertarians in Liberals clothing? I think most of them are more like Tim Pool or some members here and employing a technique called "hard face, black heart." These people are not prepared to identify as the far right. However it is what they are.Originally posted by REXXXX
I agree to an extent. While I don't feel there should be limitations on our ability to express ourselves, I do feel that the social media platforms bear responsibility for the spread of extremist content on their platforms and their jump into the real world.

That's the policy we took with the forums 10-15 years ago, though this isn't quite the same as, say, Instagram or Facebook.

Unfortunately, one side or the other will now simply say that the platform is biased against them. I think free speech is fine, however the algorithms that draw people towards ever more extreme content need replacing. I looked up Jorda Peterson once, and yes his views were as simplistic and retarded as I expected. However after it I had all these KKK and far right videos appear on my youtube feed I had to hit not interested for weeks afterwards.Originally posted by Bashar Teg
far past time, imho


my thoughts too.

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Truly not surprised DDM

Not surprised I don't support controlling what the "truth" is because I fear what the other side looks like if they are in control?



Originally posted by REXXXX
Enjoy a week off.

I was wondering what happened to Stringer.



I'm with you and PVS - I'd go insane if I got furloughed. I cannot stand being off of work beyond 3-4 days.

Originally posted by cdtm
Should social media be regulated?

No.

Social media should not be regulated.

It's already being regulated.

Originally posted by Silent Master
It's already being regulated. true, just not enough.

Only unlawful speech should be removed. This should be the standard they are made to follow.

I'd love someone to come argue why there should be any other standard.

I consider forums like KMC a proto-social media

I mean what is so wild and crazy about a block feature? Don't like the shit being said? Block the person.

Why is this not enough?

Yeah but most of the alt right here started with the soft stuff like Ben Shapiro, a few turns of the algorithm later and they are full on proud boys.

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Yeah but most of the alt right here started with the soft stuff like Ben Shapiro, a few turns of the algorithm later and they are full on proud boys.

Dude, stop the retarded shit. It's embarrassing.

Katie Hopkins permanently removed from Twitter

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/jun/19/katie-hopkins-permanently-removed-from-twitter?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy

Hero to many here, I know you like her Surt
and so does Ethneo. Good stuff.

And I do love being superior to those who agree with her removal too.

Good stuff indeed

Whirly, are you in the "I have a degree" tier? Because I am too

Originally posted by Blakemore
Whirly, are you in the "I have a degree" tier? Because I am too I have a few Good to know mate

In this case u should downplay having a degree tho.

It's like if someone says 2+2=5 and then brags they are a math teacher

Originally posted by Surtur
Kiddo, I don't care what degrees you have. You're inferior if you get on board with this, sorry. Pretty sure you were a big fan of Milo too...

Originally posted by Surtur
In this case u should downplay having a degree tho.

It's like if someone says 2+2=5 and then brags they are a math teacher Good Universities too Surt...

You're compounding it though, making yourself look worse due to the inferiority.

Originally posted by Surtur
You're compounding it though, making yourself look worse due to the inferiority. little set of questions for you Surt do you consider Hopkins and Milo to be far right?

Were you a fan?

Are you still a fan?

Do you agree with them on most things?

Surtur, I'm sorry but having gone from many different classes in my life, I can tell you that people with degree tier qualification at minimum, is the best kind of people to be around.

No joke.

Been a while since I've seen videos by any of them

but they don't deserve to be banned from twitter, etc.

and good thing you're not weak enough to feel they should

Originally posted by Blakemore
Surtur, I'm sorry but having gone from many different classes in my life, I can tell you that people with degree tier qualification at minimum, is the best kind of people to be around.

No joke.

this is a good post bro, even though they've really made fun of you a lot in the past this will get some approval and a thumbs up

you're gonna get your scraps tossed to you bro, be ready

Originally posted by Blakemore
Surtur, I'm sorry but having gone from many different classes in my life, I can tell you that people with degree tier qualification at minimum, is the best kind of people to be around.

No joke. Generally I agree, I enjoy nothing more than polite conversation with tolerant people.

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Generally I agree, I enjoy nothing more than polite conversation with tolerant people.

And there we go, as predicted

Originally posted by Surtur
Been a while since I've seen videos by any of them

but they don't deserve to be banned from twitter, etc.

and good thing you're not weak enough to feel they should Surt, were you a fan, are you a fan and have you mostly agreed with their views? Yes or no?

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Katie Hopkins permanently removed from Twitter

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/jun/19/katie-hopkins-permanently-removed-from-twitter?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy

Hero to many here, I know you like her Surt
and so does Ethneo. Good stuff.

And The Far-Right loses again. A win for the majority of the world.

Oh I think both can be funny as hell

And I think anyone triggered by them is a child occupying an adults body

Originally posted by Surtur
And there we go, as predicted I've never been.unpleasant to Blakemore or his previous accounts mate. He's a good guy imo.

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Generally I agree, I enjoy nothing more than polite conversation with tolerant people. IE people who can think.

I'm a graduate and it's so obvious who is a graduate and who isn't. JFC

Lol...

Originally posted by Surtur
Oh I think both can be funny as hell

And I think anyone triggered by them is a child occupying an adults body Not what I asked are you a fan, were you a fan, do you still hold similar views?

Originally posted by Surtur
Oh I think both can be funny as hell

And I think anyone triggered by them is a child occupying an adults body

Was it funny when Milo defended pedos and attacked the victims of pedophilia as whiners? I found that deplorable.

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Not what I asked are you a fan, were you a fan, do you still hold similar views?

Just told you: I find them funny at times.

Bro, grow a sac and make a point if you have one

Originally posted by Blakemore
Surtur, I'm sorry but having gone from many different classes in my life, I can tell you that people with degree tier qualification at minimum, is the best kind of people to be around.

No joke.

Ted Kaczynski
H. H. Holmes
Michael Swango
Rodney Alcala
Timothy Krajcir
Andrei Chikatilo

Surt, I have a degree.


It's a shit low one, (bad times) but it's still a pass. I hung it on my wall.


Anyway, I still regret not persuing science or music which I probably should've. We all make mistakes.

Originally posted by Robtard
Was it funny when Milo defended pedos and attacked the victims of pedophilia as whiners? I found that deplorable. I'm pretty sure Surt has said along the lines of his views aligned with Milo and Hopkins at separate times Rob. Pretty sure he was a big fan of Milo, who is far right.

Originally posted by Silent Master
Ted Kaczynski
H. H. Holmes
Michael Swango
Rodney Alcala
Timothy Krajcir
Andrei Chikatilo idk any of those people

Originally posted by Blakemore
Surt, I have a degree.


It's a shit low one, (bad times) but it's still a pass. I hung it on my wall.


Anyway, I still regret not persuing science or music which I probably should've. We all make mistakes.

What I'm saying is you should burn your degree right now if you feel having a degree in itself makes one intelligent.

Originally posted by Blakemore
idk any of those people

Just google the top name, it'll be funny

Surt, why are you avoiding answering this question.

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
I'm pretty sure Surt has said along the lines of his views aligned with Milo and Hopkins at separate times Rob. Pretty sure he was a big fan of Milo, who is far right.


He would constantly post Milo commentary and laugh and agree. Seems like a fan to me.

Originally posted by Blakemore
idk any of those people

According to you, they're the best kind of people to be around.

Oh? Okay. Show the last Milo video I've posted.

This will be good

Originally posted by Surtur
Oh? Okay. Show the last Milo video I've posted.

This will be good

You're agreeing that you used to post Milo commentary. So that's enough.

Originally posted by Robtard
He would constantly post Milo commentary and laugh and agree. Seems like a fan to me. Me too, seems like shared far right views to me. Interesting. I have a feeling about Hopkins "final solution" too, but I would need to confirm, not 100% sure.

Okay I acknowledge your loss. Moving on.

oh get a degree then be a terrorist. ok

Originally posted by Blakemore
oh get a degree then be a terrorist. ok

No more just "anyone who thinks having a degree makes them better is in fact an inferior soul"

that's not you right, so no worries

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Me too, seems like shared far right views to me. Interesting. I have a feeling about Hopkins "final solution" too, but I would need to confirm, not 100% sure.


Don't feel like reading back, but why are Surt and SM mad that Blackmore has some degree?

**** you robtard

Originally posted by Surtur
Okay I acknowledge your loss. Moving on. Always amuses me Surt when you agree with these far right people then claim you aren't far right.

Originally posted by Robtard
Don't feel like reading back, but why are Surt and SM mad that Blackmore has some degree?

I'm gonna allow this lie, and I will allow Whirly to encourage it.

I'm nice

Originally posted by Robtard
Don't feel like reading back, but why are Surt and SM mad that Blackmore has some degree? XD blackmore?

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Always amuses me Surt when you agree with these far right people then claim you aren't far right.

Your inferiority in these trolling attempts always makes me laugh.

Originally posted by Blakemore
XD blackmore?

I mean bro u got a degree! They should get your name right

Originally posted by Robtard
Don't feel like reading back, but why are Surt and SM mad that Blackmore has some degree? Surt commented he was Superior, inferring intellectually and in life. I could have gone the old route but really can't be assed, so I mentioned degree, Blakemore agreed people with degrees are generally good people, open to ideas etc. These guys got cross. It's really a deflection from Surts far right leanings.

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Surt commented he was Superior, inferring intellectually and in life. I could have gone the old route but really can't be assed, so I mentioned degree, Blakemore agreed people with degrees are generally could people, open to ideas etc. These guys got cross. It's really a deflection from Surts far right leanings.

Oh, I'm saying flat out: I am better than anyone who thinks I am far right/alt right/whatever

Better. Period

Originally posted by Surtur
I mean bro u got a degree! They should get your name right

^ See?

You're coming off as jealous again.

I don't really have a degree. I just kiss up to people in America who I don't know very well.

Makes much more sense doesn't it, dickhead?

Originally posted by Surtur
Oh, I'm saying flat out: I am better than anyone who thinks I am far right/alt right/whatever

Better. Period Do you align with Hopkins and Milo Surt?

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Surt commented he was Superior, inferring intellectually and in life. I could have gone the old route but really can't be assed, so I mentioned degree, Blakemore agreed people with degrees are generally good people, open to ideas etc. These guys got cross. It's really a deflection from Surts far right leanings.

Ah, the ole delusions of grandeur with a side of being triggered by the college educated. Same/same

Originally posted by Robtard
^ See?

You're coming off as jealous again.

Lol, nah, I'm mocking you guys.

But you're too cowardly and disingenuous to acknowledge it. It's part of your shtick.

Originally posted by Blakemore
I don't really have a degree. I just kiss up to people in America who I don't know very well.

Makes much more sense doesn't it, dickhead?

Bro they don't like you. They never will. Cuck less

Originally posted by Blakemore
I don't really have a degree. I just kiss up to people in America who I don't know very well.

Makes much more sense doesn't it, dickhead?

Originally posted by Surtur
Bro they don't like you. They never will. Cuck less I do.

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
I do.

Lol no, you don't. You're lying. We all know how you view Blakemore, but you're pathetic enough to pretend to like him if he says shit you agree with.

Will he be sad enough to fall for it? Who knows.

Originally posted by Surtur
Lol, nah, I'm mocking you guys.

But you're too cowardly and disingenuous to acknowledge it. It's part of your shtick.

Lots of Surt wins today then?

You're slipping towards Supra tier, Surtur.

Originally posted by Surtur
Lol no, you don't. You're lying. We all know how you view Blakemore, but you're pathetic enough to pretend to like him if he says shit you agree with.

Will he be sad enough to fall for it? Who knows. You're wrong, I actually dislike very few people. I don't even dislike you, I find you quite amusing off politics and things where you aren't being heartless about people with difficult circumstances.

Originally posted by Robtard
Lots of Surt wins today then?

Lol just calling out your games. Sorry if it bugs you

Geez, why is everyone so mad today?

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
You're wrong, I actually dislike very few people. I don't even dislike you, I find you quite amusing off politics and things where you aren't being heartless about people with difficult circumstances.

Lol, you guys treat blakemore like the class clown tho. Dog him, call him a pedo, then praise him when he says something you agree with.

I don't know why u wanna pretend otherwise, but okay

Originally posted by Robtard
Lots of Surt wins today then? No idea hardly been on sadly, not enough time today but, I imagine so, it's Friday Rob.... and on that note, early night needed.

Originally posted by Silent Master
Geez, why is everyone so mad today?

They don't need a reason other than "Trump is president".

Originally posted by Surtur
Lol, you guys treat blakemore like the class clown tho. Dog him, call him a pedo, then praise him when he says something you agree with.

I don't know why u wanna pretend otherwise, but okay not me mate, sorry.

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
not me mate, sorry.

lol okay you must have a split personality

Used to. But he's come clean, apologized for shitty behavior and admitted his racist trolling was just a shit thing to do.

Why are you so mad at him though, when you used to be friends?

Originally posted by Robtard
Used to. But he's come clean, apologized for shitty behavior and admitted his racist trolling was just a shit thing to do.

Why are you so mad at him though, when you used to be friends?

I have no anger towards him.

I am just correcting him on his views towards what having a degree means. It's called helping

For once I'm not getting the abuse whilst being drunk

I don't think there is any abuse going on Blake.

Just some enlightenment.

Also, ur drunk?

what chu drinkin

Originally posted by Surtur
I have no anger towards him.

I am just correcting him on his views towards what having a degree means. It's called helping

Doesn't sound like it...

But have you considered taking a lesson from Blackemoore and reforming your poor views? Think about it.

Originally posted by Robtard
Doesn't sound like it...

But have you considered taking a lesson from Blackemoore and reforming your poor views? Think about it.

I think you guys should be ashamed of the way you are treating him.

You called him a pedo for years, but you change your stance when he says shit you agree with.

You're literally using him in order to make a point. And you know he'll let you cuz he wants acceptance. Shame on you Rob.

I'm not anti-alt-right because I have da degreeze it cos I is membaing that tymeze wenz i had da libtard viewz as a kidz

Or I just thought "I don't want people lumping me in with racist creationist morons who genuinely hate anyone who isn't white....

ironically, i want more drink.

Originally posted by Blakemore
I'm not anti-alt-right because I have da degreeze it cos I is membaing that tymeze wenz i had da libtard viewz as a kidz

Or I just thought "I don't want people lumping me in with racist creationist morons who genuinely hate anyone who isn't white....

Bro I'm proud of you for having a degree.

I just think your experiences are anecdotal.

Originally posted by Blakemore
ironically, i want more drink.


what chu sipping on?!

well i was drinking vodka and oj but imma have to maybe get that again because gin is more expensive

they ****ing put the price of gin way up the bastards

Originally posted by Blakemore
well i was drinking vodka and oj but imma have to maybe get that again because gin is more expensive

bro u killed oj and are drinking his blood?

hardcore

it occurs to me u might have meant orange juice

but i hope u didnt, did u juice tha juice?!

kek my arse says ty

umm what

u butt chugging stuff?

Originally posted by Surtur
I think you guys should be ashamed of the way you are treating him.

You called him a pedo for years, but you change your stance when he says shit you agree with.

You're literally using him in order to make a point. And you know he'll let you cuz he wants acceptance. Shame on you Rob.

Dude, you recently started calling him a pedo...

Drop the act, no one's buying.

Originally posted by Robtard
Dude, you recently started calling him a pedo...

Drop the act, no one's buying.

I'm not gas lighting him like u guys tho, I think he probably knows that

Guys...guys...



I will go back to college (graduate school) to get 2 masters. 1 inCCybersecurity and maybe 1 in Business Administration. Because I want 2 more pieces of paper that indicate I'm an academic machine. Not kidding. People respect degrees - it requires work. Especially graduate degrees.

Post-secondary education may be a waning educational endeavor, but there are still legit reasons to pursue it.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-knows-it-encourages-division-top-executives-nixed-solutions-11590507499?mod=hp_lead_pos5

So you feel social media should be regulated?

The Guardian view on Facebook and democracy: real and present danger

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jul/05/the-guardian-view-on-facebook-and-democracy-real-and-present-danger?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy

Originally posted by Surtur
So you feel social media should be regulated?

It should be obliterated.

It's just strange to me that when conservatives complain about social media the response is "muh private company" and then the same side saying that turns around and cries Facebook doesn't censor enough people and ads and floats vague notions about how the government needs to do something about it if Facebook won't.

But we do have more evidence of bias:

Originally posted by Surtur
Slate tweeted out "Non-violence is an important tool for protests, but so is violence."

https://twitter.com/Slate/status/1268415955937513473

It's over a month old. Not removed. Not censored in any way.

Someone come say twitter ain't bias

Both sides seem to want regulation in some form, but one seems to want more speech allowed and one wants less speech allowed.

Originally posted by samhain
It should be obliterated.


Okay, Hillary Clinton.

(Around the 1:00 mark)

08n4bj1Mz4A

Originally posted by dadudemon
Okay, Hillary Clinton.

(Around the 1:00 mark)

08n4bj1Mz4A


Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

Unless it's the hands that are broken that is.

Originally posted by samhain
It should be obliterated.

Whirly, you're really giving me "Evangelical parents who think D&D is Satanism" vibes these days. Except now it's "WhatsApp is Nazism", which is just as funny and just as silly.

Hillary Clinton of all people standing up for Israel. Well, now I've seen it all lol.

Originally posted by eThneoLgrRnae
Hillary Clinton of all people standing up for Israel. Well, now I've seen it all lol.

Hillary is a populist. In 2008, showing solidarity with Israel was important to appeal to voters based on the current political landscape.

Hillary? A populist? Sorry, I call BS on that, DDD. Trump is a populist. Hillary is a part of the establishment elite.

Perhaps you could argue she used to be but that was a long time ago. Honestly though, I don't see how anyone could ever see her as being a populist.

Originally posted by eThneoLgrRnae
Hillary? A populist? Sorry, I call BS on that, DDD. Trump is a populist. Hillary is a part of the establishment elite.

It's what she tried to do in 2016, as well. It is also why she failed:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/05/02/hillary-clinton-trump-sanders-free-trade-global-economy-column/83662854/

Yes, imo it should, but the devil's in the details.

I think people should also be better educated, and frequently reminded, about the dangers of social media.

Maybe social media sites should come with warning labels.

I say just ban illegal speech(inciting violence, etc.) and allow all other speech. And obviously let people block/mute/whatever whoever they want.

Two-year audit praises some decisions but criticises lack of action over Trump posts

Sadly I think sooner or later facebook will fully bend the knee.

Yeah, with great advertising revenue comes great responsibility and the last bastion (apart from youtube) of bile and repelling algorithns will be gone... Thank God!

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Yeah, with great advertising revenue comes great responsibility and the last bastion (apart from youtube) of bile and repelling algorithns will be gone... Thank God!

U remind me of all the people that were cheering as Palpatine declared himself emperor.

Originally posted by Surtur
U remind me of all the people that were cheering as Palpatine declared himself emperor. Funny I see myself more as v holding the Voice to account for it's gaslighting and misinformation.

Originally posted by Surtur
No it's not, but because I'm a nice guy not only will I allow the lie...I'll allow whirly to embarrass himself cheerleading it I'll bite if not these two events what did trigger you Surt

Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!
Yeah Rob, I don't think this helped!

Remember, a private business can do whatever** it wants, even open discrimination, as the free-market will sort it all out.

**Unless that business does something they don't agree with, like banning Nazis

That's the problem: the very notion anything triggered me was a lie.

So sorry this happened