guys i promise you i will not be normal

oh oops I forgot to close the thread. yeah that's all I got

Obviously there are a lot of problems with this idea, I'm just throwing things out there

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Maybe we could adjust content moderation standards depending on how big the platform is? Like bigger platforms have more resources and influence, so they should be held to a higher standard compared to smaller platforms, especially around algorithmically amplified content. (1/?)

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They could establish things like advisory boards focused on ethical AI. These groups can create clear ethical guidelines and enforce them through legislation.

—advertisement in our feeds, not only because of similarity in content, but similarity in UI ("Sponsored content" tags are getting harder to spot visually). (2/2)

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I think the shift has been pretty dramatic. Social media has completely changed how ads reach us not just in speed, but also precision. With algorithms tracking our behavior, ads are now hyper-targeted in our feeds. It's getting harder to distinguish between content and— (1/?)

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Personally, I prefer advocacy reporting. Traditional objective reporting may get the basic facts without bias, but advocacy reporting highlights stories and injustices that would otherwise be overlooked. I prefer the transparency in knowing where someone's perspective lies.

—they feel from those in power, and things just spiral from there. (2/2)

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I think it also creates a feedback loop: the more disconnected people feel from those in power, the more they turn to communities that validate their doubts or suspicions, even if those spaces are misinformation central. The more they turn to these spaces, the more disconnected— (1/?)

I think the size of the group matters depending on the platform—on X (cough, Twitter), for example, a few loud voices can feel like a majority. So even small groups can trigger the spiral if they're visible and vocal enough.

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I try to engage with most sources, but I will admit there are some media outlets that I do not touch at all. For example, I automatically do not trust more conservative outlets, mostly because I find the way they write about certain topics is not good for my mental health lol

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It's getting harder for me to give sources a second chance, is basically what I'm saying.

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—damage that I check out completely. Yes, it's important to engage with different perspectives, even if I don't always agree with them, and sometimes revisiting a source can provide a fresh perspective! Most of the time, though, I find myself disappointed again.

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I agree that media plays a powerful role in shaping and reinforcing our beliefs. Personally, I try to stay open to reading articles from news sources that have previously disappointed me, but sometimes I just. do not have the patience for that. Or the article causes so much psychic—

I think we are shaping the message by engaging with content that aligns with our values. Algorithms amplify the most engaging content, which reinforces certain messages while filtering out others. Brands craft the message, the audience determines its reach/impact. #uwj201 #301

—on users' ability to differentiate between credible and not-credible sources (2/2)
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