Post #2876693
2023-01-03 17:04 UTC
But what’s going on here isn’t substance. And that’s what I want to focus on. Those of us invested in defending privacy need to understand that this op-ed wasn’t written for people with expertise, and its purpose won’t be perturbed by expert rebuttal. We’re not the audience. 2/
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@Mer__edith@mastodon.world 2023-01-03 17:04
The op-ed functions to create the appearance of a “debate” on a more or less settled issue. And this is a powerful function, bolstered by its placement in the NYT. Through this, it can serve as a “Potemkin citation,” providing a seemingly credible reference in support of bad privacy laws and platforms. 3/