Summary:
- Fuck off advertisers!
- Mkay, off we fucked!
- Well nooo, not like that!
- Fuck off advertisers!
- Mkay, off we fucked!
- Well nooo, not like that!
The thing that killed journalism was the Internet. It fostered an expectation that news (and content) should be free, and destroyed the newspaper business model. The nail in the coffin was social media satiating dumb media consumers, but that's really just gravity and inertia. (Also note the GOP's entire electoral strategy relies upon on low information voters.)Maybe this should start happening, at least over here.
Joe Biden must bust up the media
After a historic antitrust ruling against Google, the president has an opportunity to break up the biggest monopolywww.salon.com
The ongoing reason often given for the demise of journalism is that it is all based on market trends: The people want clickbait, not news. Thus, logic dictates, that it isn’t a government problem, but an economic one. “We’re giving the people what they want,” is our lament.
The government created this mess. Specifically, Ronald Reagan created this mess. The media landscape, our current political divisiveness and the fact that cheesy, cheap hucksters like Donald Trump can worm their way into politics is all because of Ronald Reagan. By removing the guardrails that insured a robust journalistic industry dedicated to providing factual information, we’ve been gifted, via Reagan, the Fox Network that recently settled a $750 million libel lawsuit and admitted it’s not broadcasting news – only entertainment. Biden is in a unique position to fix the greatest existential communication problem of this century: bust up the media monopolies.
He has long supported unions, decried monopolies and championed the cause of the small businessman. He took on big pharma. He can take on Big Media (emphasis on Big.)
Maybe this should start happening, at least over here.
Joe Biden must bust up the media
After a historic antitrust ruling against Google, the president has an opportunity to break up the biggest monopolywww.salon.com
The ongoing reason often given for the demise of journalism is that it is all based on market trends: The people want clickbait, not news. Thus, logic dictates, that it isn’t a government problem, but an economic one. “We’re giving the people what they want,” is our lament.
The government created this mess. Specifically, Ronald Reagan created this mess. The media landscape, our current political divisiveness and the fact that cheesy, cheap hucksters like Donald Trump can worm their way into politics is all because of Ronald Reagan. By removing the guardrails that insured a robust journalistic industry dedicated to providing factual information, we’ve been gifted, via Reagan, the Fox Network that recently settled a $750 million libel lawsuit and admitted it’s not broadcasting news – only entertainment. Biden is in a unique position to fix the greatest existential communication problem of this century: bust up the media monopolies.
He has long supported unions, decried monopolies and championed the cause of the small businessman. He took on big pharma. He can take on Big Media (emphasis on Big.)
Dammit yer gonna gimme yer money whether you like me or not!!!!!!
Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'massive advertiser boycott' after Twitter takeover
ABC|44 minutes ago
Elon Musk's social media platform X has sued a group of advertisers, alleging that a "massive advertiser boycott" deprived the company of billions of dollars in revenue and violated antitrust laws ...
Fuck yea, at the end of the day you cant have democracy without a functional free press/journalism.Maybe this should start happening, at least over here.
Joe Biden must bust up the media
After a historic antitrust ruling against Google, the president has an opportunity to break up the biggest monopolywww.salon.com
The ongoing reason often given for the demise of journalism is that it is all based on market trends: The people want clickbait, not news. Thus, logic dictates, that it isn’t a government problem, but an economic one. “We’re giving the people what they want,” is our lament.
The government created this mess. Specifically, Ronald Reagan created this mess. The media landscape, our current political divisiveness and the fact that cheesy, cheap hucksters like Donald Trump can worm their way into politics is all because of Ronald Reagan. By removing the guardrails that insured a robust journalistic industry dedicated to providing factual information, we’ve been gifted, via Reagan, the Fox Network that recently settled a $750 million libel lawsuit and admitted it’s not broadcasting news – only entertainment. Biden is in a unique position to fix the greatest existential communication problem of this century: bust up the media monopolies.
He has long supported unions, decried monopolies and championed the cause of the small businessman. He took on big pharma. He can take on Big Media (emphasis on Big.)
Holy shit that boy is dumb.Elmo's having a great last few days, he was also in family court with Grimes
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And in his current spin there is only one solution to that mental state: More Ketamine.Well, I guess maybe it goes to show that money can't buy happiness, because he sure seems like a miserable see-you-next-Tuesday.
Sorry you must be mistaken, clearly the right call is to call for civil war because you lost a custody hearing.What this shows is that Twitter is bleeding a lot of money, and their finances are in ruins. He's desperate, and doesn't have a single clue on how to fix it. Hint: Don't be a racist douchebag.
This is true but it should also be noted that they judge shopped for O’Connor so it’s highly likely they win at the district level. Not because of the law or anything else, just because the judge will always rule in favor of republicans, no matter how absurd the case.In the US, you can file a lawsuit for practically any damn reason. Doesn't mean you'll win, but there's nothing to stop you from filing such lawsuits. At least until you get slapped with a cease and desist for filing too many of them.
What this shows is that Twitter is bleeding a lot of money, and their finances are in ruins. He's desperate, and doesn't have a single clue on how to fix it. Hint: Don't be a racist douchebag.
Well in this case there are Republicans on both sides (Musk v. corporate America), so it is a bit less clear.This is true but it should also be noted that they judge shopped for O’Connor so it’s highly likely they win at the district level. Not because of the law or anything else, just because the judge will always rule in favor of republicans, no matter how absurd the case.
You would think that but very recently we had Republicans on both sides in the social media case and both the district court and the 5th circuit ruled that states had the right to force social media companies to publish right wing content against their wishes. Even worse, at least 3 SCOTUS justices seemed to agree.Well in this case there are Republicans on both sides (Musk v. corporate America), so it is a bit less clear.
I would argue there is nothing more Republican than forcing others to pay for the content they like.Well in this case there are Republicans on both sides (Musk v. corporate America), so it is a bit less clear.
But it’s O’Conner which means he will issue summary judgment is musks favor while blowing musk. Then the fifth circuit will bless the ruling, and at the Supreme Court it will finally get killed for the ahitty suit it is over the objections of Thomas yes, Alito, and Kavenaugh.Wtf? What’s next, he sues the rest of us for not visiting Twitter? Or for refusing to buy a Tesla?
On very little reading, the lawsuit seems to be based on the theory that all of the advertisers have formed some sort of "cartel" to get people to not purchase their product. I would think they would all individually have the right not to advertise on a particular site. If this “cartel” were actively blocking others (say, key suppliers) from also advertising there, we’d start to approach an argument. But even that would be a stretch. Even if they were working together, how is organizing a boycott not legal?
Unless Twitter has smoking gun emails, the defense of many companies independently deciding to not advertise on a platform that forces them to look like they support shitty, racist abhorrent ideas next to their adds seems pretty easy to support. It’s going to fun to see what discovery they can get out of Twitter. All those internal emails about advertisers complaining about Nazi stuff and Twitter’s internal response.
A judge should kick this bullshit suit to the curb and fine Musk double for being an unrepentant douchebag.
And all the lawyers rejoice as they get to bill millions in pointless legal fees. Although open question if one’s on Musk side ever get paid, just like Trump…But it’s O’Conner which means he will issue summary judgment is musks favor while blowing musk. Then the fifth circuit will bless the ruling, and at the Supreme Court it will finally get killed for the ahitty suit it is over the objections of Thomas yes, Alito, and Kavenaugh.
Wtf? What’s next, he sues the rest of us for not visiting Twitter? Or for refusing to buy a Tesla?
On very little reading, the lawsuit seems to be based on the theory that all of the advertisers have formed some sort of "cartel" to get people to not purchase their product. I would think they would all individually have the right not to advertise on a particular site. If this “cartel” were actively blocking others (say, key suppliers) from also advertising there, we’d start to approach an argument. But even that would be a stretch. Even if they were working together, how is organizing a boycott not legal?
Unless Twitter has smoking gun emails, the defense of many companies independently deciding to not advertise on a platform that forces them to look like they support shitty, racist abhorrent ideas next to their adds seems pretty easy to support. It’s going to fun to see what discovery they can get out of Twitter. All those internal emails about advertisers complaining about Nazi stuff and Twitter’s internal response.
A judge should kick this bullshit suit to the curb and fine Musk double for being an unrepentant douchebag.
In the US, you can file a lawsuit for practically any damn reason. Doesn't mean you'll win, but there's nothing to stop you from filing such lawsuits. At least until you get slapped with a cease and desist for filing too many of them.
What this shows is that Twitter is bleeding a lot of money, and their finances are in ruins. He's desperate, and doesn't have a single clue on how to fix it. Hint: Don't be a racist douchebag.