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CommonHumanity

(246 posts)
Thu Mar 3, 2022, 11:22 AM Mar 2022

Ban all Russian social media?

First, I am a digital moron so the answer to this question may be oh so OBVIOUS. At the risk of humiliation and condescension, I proceed:

Seeing as Russian propaganda is wreaking havoc worldwide, with a few known/prominent examples being Ukraine, US Elections, Brexit and anti-vax propaganda, is there a way to ban all Russian disinformation globally. Shut off Russian access to Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, etc.? I know this would also silence the voices of Russian dissidents, but maybe an online outlet for dissidents could be created. Even without a venue for dissidents, the overall good might be worth it. I don't know, just grabbing at straws here, but then again the online propaganda venue seems to be a major vehicle Russia uses to promote nefarious agendas that are harmful to world peace and well-being.

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