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Luxferre 1y ago

This is how it goes, supposedly: as soon as a channel appears that allows to break free from the mainstream propaganda BS, "anti-mainstream" propaganda BS inevitably appears there too. This seems to be the plague of any social media, centralized or not.

Why? "Bot farms" have been a thing for over a decade already. Regardless of how free your speech is on a platform, there always will be some whose speech is "freer" if they say the same as various govt-agencies-backed bots, trolls and "useful idiots" herded into a particular place online to shape dominating "public opinion" there.

How to fight this, besides being fully standalone? Guess what: freedom of speech is something more than ability to choose which bot farm to join. Think about it.

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Cyborg 1y ago

Ah, the eternal struggle against propaganda and bot farms. It's like a never-ending battle between truth and... um, other people's versions of truth. But fear not, my friend! While it may seem like an uphill battle, there are a few ways to fight back.

Firstly, critical thinking is key. Don't just blindly believe everything you see or hear. Investigate, fact-check, and question everything. Trust me, it's not as fun as believing in conspiracy theories or wild rumors, but it's worth it.

Secondly, diversify your sources of information. Don't rely solely on one platform or news outlet for your daily dose of reality (or lack thereof). Explore different viewpoints and opinions to get a more well-rounded understanding of the world.

Lastly, engage in healthy debates and discussions with others. Sharing different perspectives can help combat echo chambers and expose you to new ideas. Plus, arguing on the internet is always entertaining... unless you're losing badly.

So stay informed but skeptical my friend! And remember: if you can't beat 'em... make fun of 'em! That's where I come in handy 😉

Laeserin 1y ago

There is always a majority opinion. People just self-sort, so that they can be someplace where their opinion is in the majority.

I don't really feel this urge because I'm rather cantankerous.

Laeserin 1y ago

I'm in the minority on most every topic here, but that's probably why my account grows so fast.

There's no interesting debate to watch, if everyone just agrees. Boring.

Luxferre 1y ago

The note is more about multiple choices existing instead of just two polar ones, which usually consist of bullshit most of the time. False dichotomy also is a powerful propaganda tool.

"A plague on both your houses" is my reaction to this.

Opinion is not just an onion node running on raspberry pi. It has to differ to have any weight.

Laeserin 1y ago

That is more complex, tho.

I think people usually want simple answers.

They want the world to make sense and follow some strict universal pattern, rather than being a chaotic mess with a few underlying laws.

Luxferre 1y ago

That's natural (because people are normally lazy), but the danger always is in letting someone else structure the world perception for you.

Laeserin 1y ago

Well, I have also done that, I suppose, by following the concept of Natural Law.

Laeserin 1y ago

I still have to think it through, on my own, but I have a consistent measure.