Emilis 🇺🇦@fosstodon.orgtoFediverse stuff@fedia.io•I just had a Thought. Obviously, we can't simply pass a law banning #X specifically from operating in the #EuropeanUnion . It would set a terrible precedent, likely wouldn't pass the courts, and
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18 days ago@[email protected] I had the same thought for some time.
I would leave the choice for the no/algorithm to the user.
Make it explicit and non-default. Like the agreements for direct marketing. Penalize dark UX patterns.
The algorithms distort the view of the reality for masses of people. This will never end well, no matter who controls an algorithm.
Maybe the legal reasoning could be around manipulating communication between people and their friends.
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