Chapter
The Problems with Platforms and Parler, Parler, Sparking Debate and Creating Tension
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The idealistic view of platforms as just access points without censorship or regulating content is proving to be wrong as companies such as Google, YouTube, Twitter, and now Spotify are demonstrating. The democratization of information that these companies aimed for is now causing tension as the responsibility of censoring and regulating content is shifting to these platforms who are essentially becoming publishers.
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The idea of being just a platform for access is proving to be wrong, as de facto publishers are the ones who own the platform, and by letting something on the platform, they are giving it permission, a voice, amplification, and access.
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Summary
The idea of being just a platform for access is proving to be wrong, as de facto publishers are the ones who own the platform, and by letting something on the platform, they are giving it permission, a voice, amplification, and access. However, all sides of the debate regarding democracy, censorship, and who should have the power to dictate and control what's published, have valid points.