Internet freedom doesn't mean a free-for-all | Brief letters
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I'm so tired of seeing articles being splashed all over the internet with no fact-checking whatsover 
. The idea that anyone can just create content and share it without consequences is basically enabling some really dodgy stuff. I mean think about it, if a website just starts pumping out low-quality or even downright false information because they don't want to lose ad revenue, isn't that kinda like encouraging people to be lazy? 
It's not just the media outlets that need to take responsibility for their reporting, our whole online culture needs a shake-up 
. We need some clear guidelines and standards in place so that everyone can know what's accurate and what's not 
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. The idea that anyone can just create content and share it without consequences is basically enabling some really dodgy stuff. I mean think about it, if a website just starts pumping out low-quality or even downright false information because they don't want to lose ad revenue, isn't that kinda like encouraging people to be lazy? It's not just the media outlets that need to take responsibility for their reporting, our whole online culture needs a shake-up . We need some clear guidelines and standards in place so that everyone can know what's accurate and what's not .I'm so tired of people making the internet out to be some kind of wild west 
where anyone can just do whatever they want without any consequences. Newsflash: it's not like we're living in a world where freedom means total anarchy 
. There has to be some balance, you know? We need to make sure that people are held accountable for the information they share online.
It's crazy how much pressure there is on media outlets to get those clicks and views without worrying about fact-checking or getting their stories straight
. And then we wonder why misinformation is spreading like wildfire! 
I think it's time for us to rethink our expectations around the internet. Can't we just have a moderate level of freedom that still allows us to hold people in power accountable? It feels like no one wants to talk about this except for people like Philip Glass who are getting unfairly criticized for trying to stand up for what they believe in
where anyone can just do whatever they want without any consequences. Newsflash: it's not like we're living in a world where freedom means total anarchy . There has to be some balance, you know? We need to make sure that people are held accountable for the information they share online.It's crazy how much pressure there is on media outlets to get those clicks and views without worrying about fact-checking or getting their stories straight
. And then we wonder why misinformation is spreading like wildfire! I think it's time for us to rethink our expectations around the internet. Can't we just have a moderate level of freedom that still allows us to hold people in power accountable? It feels like no one wants to talk about this except for people like Philip Glass who are getting unfairly criticized for trying to stand up for what they believe in
I totally agree with Jonathan Liew's take on the state of journalism today 
. The whole "internet freedom" thing has gone from being a cool idea to a dirty word when it comes to accountability. It's like people think they can just do whatever they want online without any consequences 
. I mean, I love a good Netflix show as much as the next person, but if someone's gonna make money off of it, they should at least have some standards in place 
.And can we talk about how the music world is just as guilty? Like Philip Glass's symphony got pulled from the Kennedy Center because of some shady dealings
. It's all about who you know and what connections you have. I'm all for people being able to share their work online, but let's not forget that there are rules in place for a reason 
.It's time to get real about internet freedom and the responsibilities that come with it
. We need more guidelines and standards in place so that journalists and content creators can actually do their jobs without having to worry about getting sued or blacklisted 
. And as for Philip Glass, I'm good 
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I'm low-key worried about the state of journalism . With everyone expecting the internet to be free, it's created this toxic environment where media outlets are all about making dough instead of doing real reporting . It's like they think they can just wing it and get away with spreading misinformation and sensationalism . News outlets need to start taking responsibility for their actions, just like we do in the real world 
. If governments and regulatory bodies don't step up to set some guidelines, things are gonna get outta hand . We need a more balanced approach to online content that prioritizes integrity over profits 
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. With everyone expecting the internet to be free, it's created this toxic environment where media outlets are all about making dough instead of doing real reporting . It's like they think they can just wing it and get away with spreading misinformation and sensationalism . News outlets need to start taking responsibility for their actions, just like we do in the real world . If governments and regulatory bodies don't step up to set some guidelines, things are gonna get outta hand . We need a more balanced approach to online content that prioritizes integrity over profits .