Kalev Leetaru, Forbes; Gatekeeping Is Not The Same As Censorship
"With each new effort by social media companies to reign in the deluge of
digital falsehoods, accusations pour forth that such efforts represent
censorship. In reality, the two represent very different concepts, with
censorship referring to the repression of ideas in alignment to
political, social or moral views, while gatekeeping in its broadest
sense refers to efforts to maintain the quality of information published
in a given venue. A censor prohibits discussion of topics with which
they disagree. A gatekeeper is viewpoint-neutral, ensuring only that the
information has been thoroughly vetted and verified...
In the end, both social platforms and society at large must recognize
the clear distinction between the dangers of censorship and the benefits
of gatekeeping."
Showing posts with label the quality of information. Show all posts
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Friday, October 4, 2019
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