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by eksemplar 3111 days ago
Isn’t Facebook and it’s algorithms that sell you a pretty hefty gatekeeper in deciding what you see?

I mean, HN, Reddit and what other social sites do the same thing, and you could still go where you want without relying on internet“channels” or google searches, but most people don’t.
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josefresco 3111 days ago
>Isn’t Facebook and it’s algorithms that sell you a pretty hefty gatekeeper in deciding what you see?

Good point, I would say however that you create/add the sources first (by following), Facebook then guides what you see, based on your behavior.

Facebook doesn't decide upon, and broadcast a pre-determined message - they simply work off of your preferences, and try to give you more of what you want (not need) with a healthy side of advertising.

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YCode 3111 days ago
Very true about Facebook especially and you only have to look at the last U.S. presidential election to see how it can have dramatic effects on people's perspectives and expectations.

Echo chambers are a dangerous thing that people should be educated about early and often.

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