This is not an inadvertent side effect, and the sudden recent push for identity verification in Western countries is not about "protecting children," it's about re-consolidating control of what people see & hear, to finally close the decentralized flow of information which really burst into awareness for rich elites during Arab Spring.
this post was submitted on 02 Aug 2025
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Pointing out, debunking, and spreading awareness about state- and company-sponsored astroturfing on Lemmy and elsewhere. This includes social media manipulation, propaganda, and disinformation campaigns, among others.
Propaganda and disinformation are a big problem on the internet, and the Fediverse is no exception.
What's the difference between misinformation and disinformation? The inadvertent spread of false information is misinformation. Disinformation is the intentional spread of falsehoods.
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I wouldn't call being a slave to algorithmic manipulation "decentralized".
yeah, I could have chosen a better word.
I'll blame it on posting this at the end of about day 3 boosting a ton of Gaza genocide content.
It's not as decentralized as it should be, but let's not underestimate the effect social media has had on activism and political organizing in the 21st century. It is decentralized compared to everything that came before it.