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theirkf ◴[19 Aug 19 19:01 UTC] No.20740698[source]▶

>>20740179 (OP) #

So this has become the norm now. Social media products who’s primary utility is to share information between people are now being used by governments to sow discord.

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1. Shinobi881 ◴[19 Aug 19 19:05 UTC] No.20740747[source]▶

>>20740698 #

Nothing new except the medium.

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2. imnotlost ◴[19 Aug 19 19:11 UTC] No.20740810[source]▶

>>20740747 (TP) #

The speed and reach makes it different. You wouldn't say that flying is like walking faster - it's fundamentally different.

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