I actually read this earlier. When you think about it...it's kind of astonishing so many Americans have been so okay with a few companies essentially grabbing hold of the new public square.
As people who are not on the left we are mocked with "they're private companies" though that excuse seems to not be usable when Facebook legally sells ads to some russians.
You people really need to decide if "but private business!" works as a shield or not.
eg Back when the homophobic bakers were refusing public service to people cos "eww, gayz!", it was cool and it was decided as such that they should be allowed to do whatever and the market would sink or float them for their actions.
Originally posted by Robtard
You people really need to decide if "but private business!" works as a shield or not.eg Back when the homophobic bakers were refusing public service to people cos "eww, gayz!", it was cool and it was decided as such that they should be allowed to do whatever and the market would sink or float them for their actions.
I think the left needs to decide as well. They sure didn't like the excuse when it came to the baker. Yet they are okay with a few companies controlling the new public square cuz...why?
EDIT: I'll tell you this, I'd be willing to compromise and say if the day comes when 2-3 conservative owned companies control all cake making I would revisit my opinion on it.
Originally posted by Robtard
You people really need to decide if "but private business!" works as a shield or not.eg Back when the homophobic bakers were refusing public service to people cos "eww, gayz!", it was cool and it was decided as such that they should be allowed to do whatever and the market would sink or float them for their actions.
There is a point when private business ends and Facebook a now public company / utility, now can control elections.
The left should be far more concerned about this than they are considering 2016 Russian interference.
Originally posted by SurturThe baker issue was an issue of violating someone else's rights. It was a rights issue. eg Someone can't hang a "No Jews Allowed" sign in a public place of business.
I think the left needs to decide as well. They sure didn't like the excuse when it came to the baker. Yet they are okay with a few companies controlling the new public square cuz...why?EDIT: I'll tell you this, I'd be willing to compromise and say if the day comes when 2-3 conservative owned companies control all cake making I would revisit my opinion on it.
What issue is this with FB?
Originally posted by Robtard
The baker issue was an issue of violating someone else's rights. It was a rights issue. eg Someone can't hang a "No Jews Allowed" sign in a public place of business.What issue is this with FB?
If FB has the right to refuse service so should the baker.
My problem with the social media companies is they have control of the new public square. Yes Rob: that is more important than if a tranny or gay guy gets a cake.
Though like I said, I'd be willing to compromise and say if the day comes when 2-3 conservative owned companies control all cake making I would revisit my opinion on it.
Originally posted by BrolyBlack
There is a point when private business ends and Facebook a now public company / utility, now can control elections.The left should be far more concerned about this than they are considering 2016 Russian interference.
That needs to be shown and by extension, lots of companies would fall under those lines.
If you're pointing the finger at me, I'd personally enjoy seeing Zuckerberg curled up on the floor in the fetal position sucking on his thumb for comfort that will never be had while tears flow unrestricted from his closed puffy eyes because FB crashed and burned. But make it valid and legal.
Originally posted by Surtur
If FB has the right to refuse service so should the baker.My problem with the social media companies is they have control of the new public square. Yes Rob: that is more important than if a tranny or gay guy gets a cake.
Though like I said, I'd be willing to compromise and say if the day comes when 2-3 conservative owned companies control all cake making I would revisit my opinion on it.
All FB users sign off on an EULA, that's how they generally do the "you broke the rules" angle and I'm pretty sure if FB did a "no service to gays" policy there would be issues.
Is saying "the new public square" the new catch phrase?
You still think these multi-billion dollar companies are "Leftist!". Cute. I laughed.
Originally posted by Robtard
All FB users sign off on an EULA, that's how they generally do the "you broke the rules" angle and I'm pretty sure if FB did a "no service to gays" policy there would be issues.Is saying "the new public square" the new catch phrase?
You still think these multi-billion dollar companies are "Leftist!". Cute. I laughed.
I think, at the end of the day, they are bias against conservatives. I don't care if a monkey in a leisure suit owns them, all that matters is who they pander to and who they don't kiddo 👆
And like I said: then no more whining about russia buying facebook ads from the dems.