Seven Ways To Curb Google
Breitbart Tech,
by
Allum Bokhari
Original Article
Posted By: Chris Jr.,
7/23/2019 1:15:01 PM
Recently, Peter Thiel, one of big tech’s few prominent conservative-libertarians, began gunning for Google. [Snip] Thiel is not alone — Google’s list of prominent critics is growing. [Snip] But what would taking down Google actually look like? Beyond criminal investigations for treason, how does one cut a company whose revenue and influence outstrips many national governments down to size?
Here are a few of the best ideas. [Snip] Google, Facebook, and other "edge providers" [Snip] certainly are in the business of censorship. [Snip] As Alinsky said, hold your enemies to their own book of rules. They want a “neutral” internet? Let’s give them a really neutral internet!
Reply 1 - Posted by:
DVC 7/23/2019 1:27:00 PM (No. 131729)
I don't EVER use Google. I have no Googleplay connection, I do not use their email, and never use their search engine.
I never EVER use Google maps, I have a separate Nuvi navigation computer, which is actually as good or better than Google maps, IMO.
I work at avoiding Google in ALL things. You should, too.
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I dropped Google years ago and started searching with Duckduckgo.
I was slower to give up Facebook, but I did that over a year ago.
It will really be a sacrifice if I have to give up Amazon.
We have to be willing stop funding our own demise.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
GO3 7/23/2019 1:41:32 PM (No. 131741)
#8: Get Google out of the schools. State governments should be able to do this without interference from the feds.
I had no idea about the section 230 protections. A while back I asked a Fakebook user if I, as a non-user, were bashed by an unknown party on the platform and didn't even know about it at first what my response would be. Well, apparently, not much. He brings up insults on YouTube. Even comments on relatively neutral documentary videos bring out the most vile comments I've ever seen. They are not only directed towards the video, but also to other commenters. No wonder there is a hide comments button.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
jeffkinnh 7/23/2019 1:48:47 PM (No. 131743)
"prohibited from censoring lawful content"
This is the key here. We have laws defined about the limits of free speech. That should be the standard, not that of Google engineers. If Google, for example, can prove that someone is threatening physical harm, they could block them. Citing unpopular political views is NOT a reason to block someone's speech. In fact, it is that type of speech that should be most free. As like the TV, if you don't like the content, change the channel or turn it off. I surf the net and I KNOW what sites are likely to be inflammatory. I go there with full knowledge of what I am likely to read. Google censoring political speech is like a city deciding that a Conservative political rally could not be held there. There would be serious legal challenges and they would be successful.
I might add to the list antitrust legislation.
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If the algorithms are essentially acting as an editor, or sensor, then they should be considered a publisher.
That they utilize the utility lines and cables installed along public parkways, easements, and other infrastructure on city, county, state, federal lands, should also require that they adhere to free speech rules/laws.
Remember, they are getting paid to promote those ads, articles and comments of those who've paid the most to elevate their position on the list. Therefore, scroll down a few pages and you'll also find information, or posts.
What's at the top of the search list may not actually be the most accurate either - again, someone paid to get to the top, so it may be part of a political agenda.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
Clinger 7/23/2019 2:07:19 PM (No. 131755)
I use Duckduckgo because somebody here in Lucianne-land mentioned it. Thanks to all who bring that option to the attention of others.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
stablemoney 7/23/2019 2:25:03 PM (No. 131772)
These proposals are awful. I would never support them.
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