Michael - multi-sided platforms have strong +ve scale effects. Does any level of power over citizens concern you?
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If platforms overreach than market generates competition. Think: Microsoft. It's what makes capitalism awesome.
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But you might have to wait many years for it, cf enterprise desktop. In meantime, users vulnerable to power abuse
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True. But the alternative is to face govt force and abuse.
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Are there no other forces of civil society that can help encourage ethical behaviour? Is this really best can do?
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There are many positive forces. I'm objecting to the use of govt force.
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Aren't there two systems of power, coercion and (if lucky, over time) choice here? Why demonise/eulogise either?
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Because force is morally worse than choice.
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Replying to @mp3michael @martingeddes and
how is fb not force? Try using a fake name. Try being anonymous. Doesn't last long!
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Replying to @ChrisChristophr @martingeddes and
Nobody is forced to use Facebook. If you don't like it then use an alternative. That's freedom
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a) Free Basics (look it up), b) shadow profiles / deals with data brokers c) what @martingeddes said +@ChrisChristophr @dsearls
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Replying to @aral @mp3michael and
What you're all saying. Overdependence on FB requires alternatives. So let's make some.
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