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Trump threatens to 'close' down social media platforms

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707 points patd | 1 comments | 27 May 20 12:21 UTC | HN request time: 0.344s | source
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rlyshw ◴[27 May 20 13:27 UTC] No.23322810[source]▶
Honestly just more proof that we need decentralization of the Internet. Handing over control of our digital platforms and identities to 3rd party for-profit companies is not the way the internet should work.
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bt1a ◴[27 May 20 13:33 UTC] No.23322901[source]▶
Aye but with no one in charge, how can the masses protect themselves against ever-increasing disinformation campaigns?
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1. caseysoftware ◴[27 May 20 13:48 UTC] No.23323120[source]▶
This is only a problem if you believe the public education system isn't doing its job to create thoughtful, educated people with an understanding of the world around them.