The right dominates the american social media ecosystem

https://lemmy.world/post/34606958

“Mildly interesting” is not very close to my reaction to this at all, rather something closer to “particularly concerning”
It’s not like newspapers or television are much better. The oligarchs bought and control both of those outlets. Plenty of “opinion disguised as news” to go around these days.

It’s not like newspapers or television are much better. The oligarchs bought and control both of those outlets

You have plenty of non-profit newspapers. ProPublica. The Guardian. La Presse. Mediapart.

If someone on social media spreads total bullshit, what happens ? Nothing.

Thats not true. They become president.

You have plenty of non-profit newspapers. ProPublica. The Guardian. The Colorado Sun. The Salt Lake Tribune. Mother Jones. Le Devoir. La Presse. Mediapart

And how much of the market do these networks control? Just because there are non profits available doesn’t negate their claim.

Also, if a journalist writes total bullshit, they lose their job. It’s career suicide. Their articles follow them for their entire career. So they have to be careful.

Depending on what network they are submitting their work to… It’s not like “journalists” on Fox News are being shamed for submitting fake stories.

Der Spiegel reporter Claas Relotius sacked over 'invented' stories

German magazine Der Spiegel apologises after an award-winning reporter is accused of fabricating stories.

Also, if a journalist writes total bullshit, they lose their job. It’s career suicide. Their articles follow them for their entire career.

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