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What was once considered the lunatic fringe is now nearly mainstream

I blame the internet. Any kind of content all goes straight to the public with no review. Racism, bigotry, political extremism, misinformation, false statements, incitement to violence, nonsensical conspiracy theories abound on the interwebs. Websites can promote any kind of content without editors or fact checkers. That should be changed

I believe the internet needs a review board to pre-check site content to prohibit deliberate false information, calls for violence, and overthrow of governments. Also, fact-checkers to preview sites to prevent misinformation from being spread.
Ceinwyn · 26-30, F
We might be better off with no internet.

“A lie can travel half way around the world before the truth has its boots on.”
Carla · 61-69, F
You can blame the internet.
I often do.
But that isnt the root, just a branch.
JustNik · 51-55, F
It’s hard to see hope for the future. 😔
badminton · 61-69, MVIP
@JustNik We will have to make hope for the future.
JustNik · 51-55, F
@badminton that’s a nice thought and I’m not saying it’s impossible, but inertia is a hard thing to stop and history says we usually let it run us over and create tragedies for the annals before we come to our senses.
CharlesRomsey · 61-69, M
Realise that 'tinterweb, by its' very nature, allows all of technically wired-up humanity access. As a result, it will drag itself to the lowest common denominator. This is democracy.
It could drive the downfall of civilization and I don't say that jokingly.
badminton · 61-69, MVIP
@robingoodfellow It's up to responsible people to prevent that downfall.
@badminton ...and if the irresponsible outnumber the responsible?🤔
badminton · 61-69, MVIP
@robingoodfellow That could happen. So let's try to covert them into responsible, rational, empathetic humans.
jefferson · M
im sure eventually the intermnet willbe heavily regulated
cycleman · 61-69, M
Really is sad to see what a dissarray we create.
Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M
"I do my own research." 🙄
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