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BComplex

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2. They also need to rein in cable outlets that spread lies and disinformation, resulting in riots,

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Fri Feb 5, 2021, 01:09 PM

Feb 2021

sedition, and killings. If cable networks are not allowed to show snuff films and child pornography, they also should not be allowed to pass off lies and disinformation as "news" designed to tear apart our country.

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Sen. Warner to unveil bill reining in Section 230 [View all] brooklynite Feb 2021 OP

It's a good start dlk Feb 2021 #1

They also need to rein in cable outlets that spread lies and disinformation, resulting in riots, BComplex Feb 2021 #2

Not related to 230 at all... brooklynite Feb 2021 #4

I'm aware. My point is that they can't just look at content from platforms, but also from BComplex Feb 2021 #5

Not the Fox is entertainment myth again onenote Feb 2021 #10

In response to your post, I went investigating BComplex Feb 2021 #11

So are we going to bring forth a new Fairness Doctrine turbinetree Feb 2021 #3

Sure wouid. Fairness is SO needed. ananda Feb 2021 #6

now let's get a truth in politicians act for pols who lie in campaigns and while governing nt msongs Feb 2021 #7

It's a fair enough start. marble falls Feb 2021 #8

The algorithms should be open for discussion LiberalLovinLug Feb 2021 #9