Parler & Its followers not the onlye ones being squeezed out by Big Tech

[Joe]

Here's an Open Letter I saw on the front cover of our local newspapers today:

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Open letter to Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Opinion: You have promised action to rein in the predatory monopoly practices of Google and Facebook against Canadian news media. But so far, all we’ve gotten is talk

Dear Prime Minister Trudeau:

The media outlets publishing this letter are competitors. We publish news in every region in Canada. In both languages. We don’t always see eye-to-eye.

So an open letter to you — and the prominence we’re giving it in our publications — is unprecedented. But then so is the threat to news media in Canada. And, frankly, so shocking is the inaction of your government that it demands this unprecedented step.

For months, you and the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Steven Guilbeault, have promised action to rein in the predatory monopoly practices of Google and Facebook against Canadian news media. But so far, all we’ve gotten is talk. And with every passing week, that talk grows hollower and hollower.

As you know, the two web giants are using their control of the internet and their highly sophisticated algorithms to divert 80 per cent of all online advertising revenue in Canada. And they are distributing the work of professional journalists across the country without compensation.

This isn’t just a Canadian problem. Google and Facebook are using their monopoly powers in the same way throughout the world — choking off journalism from the financial resources it needs to survive.

The difference is that other countries are putting their foot down. Australia’s parliament — with support from all parties — has enacted comprehensive new legislation requiring the two web giants to negotiate collectively with that country’s media. And they’ve backed up these new rules with enforcement teeth.

Time and again, you and your government have committed to similar action.

The Minister of Canadian Heritage has specifically and repeatedly committed to tabling legislation this spring. But after months of promises, there is still no legislation. And with the summer parliamentary recess approaching and the strong possibility of a fall general election, words alone will not sustain Canadian journalists through the long months of legislative inaction and relentless power plays by Google and Facebook.

Indeed, recently, Facebook announced short-term commercial arrangements with a few Canadian media outlets. Until all news media in this country can negotiate collectively with Google and Facebook, the two multinationals will continue to use their market dominance to drive terms that are in their interests.

Let’s be clear: Canadian news media are not looking for new funding or new taxes, or user fees. We’re not calling for — and certainly don’t want — restrictions or regulations affecting freedom of speech.

 

[Admin.]

Well at least the Parler people can go and join Trump's Blog

 

[Joe]

Well at least the Parler people can go and join Trump's Blog

The clout of America's Big Tech Giants is such tha they can wipe out even the largest News Media conglomerates in other countries.

 

[SHAMPAIN]

Well at least the Parler people can go and join Trump's Blog

#get #BENT

 

[Admin.]

Well at least the Parler people can go and join Trump's Blog

#get #BENT

#shampainisgayforstubby

 

[Admin.]

Well at least the Parler people can go and join Trump's Blog

The clout of America's Big Tech Giants is such tha they can wipe out even the largest News Media conglomerates in other countries.

Why do you hate predatory Capitalism?

Devils advocate, If I buy a mom and pop mini market, I am under no obligation to stock Budweiser. (Yuuuge selling Beer in the States)

 

[SHAMPAIN]

Well at least the Parler people can go and join Trump's Blog

#get #BENT

#shampainisgayforstubby

Queer! #fountainpee

 

[Admin.]

Well at least the Parler people can go and join Trump's Blog

#get #BENT

#shampainisgayforstubby

Queer! #fountainpee

I have no idea what on earth what you're babbling about....are you geeked out on hydroxychloroquin?

 

[SHAMPAIN]

g'night fahget

 

[Adam Hitler]

Well at least the Parler people can go and join Trump's Blog

The clout of America's Big Tech Giants is such tha they can wipe out even the largest News Media conglomerates in other countries.

Why do you hate predatory Capitalism?

Devils advocate, If I buy a mom and pop mini market, I am under no obligation to stock Budweiser. (Yuuuge selling Beer in the States)

Why do you shill for big tech?

 

[Dove]

Well at least the Parler people can go and join Trump's Blog

The clout of America's Big Tech Giants is such tha they can wipe out even the largest News Media conglomerates in other countries.

Why do you hate predatory Capitalism?

Devils advocate, If I buy a mom and pop mini market, I am under no obligation to stock Budweiser. (Yuuuge selling Beer in the States)

Why do you shill for big tech?

cUz tRuMpeRs r tSrDz!

Or something like that. He also thinks Capitalists support monopolies that squash out other businesses because they dont understand what we have isnt really free Capitalism.

So they shill for and support the shit and dodge accountability by claiming us capitalists support it. They dont listen.

 

[LotusBud]

Here's an Open Letter I saw on the front cover of our local newspapers today:

Please, Log in or Register to view URLs content!

Open letter to Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Opinion: You have promised action to rein in the predatory monopoly practices of Google and Facebook against Canadian news media. But so far, all we’ve gotten is talk

Dear Prime Minister Trudeau:

The media outlets publishing this letter are competitors. We publish news in every region in Canada. In both languages. We don’t always see eye-to-eye.

So an open letter to you — and the prominence we’re giving it in our publications — is unprecedented. But then so is the threat to news media in Canada. And, frankly, so shocking is the inaction of your government that it demands this unprecedented step.

For months, you and the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Steven Guilbeault, have promised action to rein in the predatory monopoly practices of Google and Facebook against Canadian news media. But so far, all we’ve gotten is talk. And with every passing week, that talk grows hollower and hollower.

As you know, the two web giants are using their control of the internet and their highly sophisticated algorithms to divert 80 per cent of all online advertising revenue in Canada. And they are distributing the work of professional journalists across the country without compensation.

This isn’t just a Canadian problem. Google and Facebook are using their monopoly powers in the same way throughout the world — choking off journalism from the financial resources it needs to survive.

The difference is that other countries are putting their foot down. Australia’s parliament — with support from all parties — has enacted comprehensive new legislation requiring the two web giants to negotiate collectively with that country’s media. And they’ve backed up these new rules with enforcement teeth.

Time and again, you and your government have committed to similar action.

The Minister of Canadian Heritage has specifically and repeatedly committed to tabling legislation this spring. But after months of promises, there is still no legislation. And with the summer parliamentary recess approaching and the strong possibility of a fall general election, words alone will not sustain Canadian journalists through the long months of legislative inaction and relentless power plays by Google and Facebook.

Indeed, recently, Facebook announced short-term commercial arrangements with a few Canadian media outlets. Until all news media in this country can negotiate collectively with Google and Facebook, the two multinationals will continue to use their market dominance to drive terms that are in their interests.

Let’s be clear: Canadian news media are not looking for new funding or new taxes, or user fees. We’re not calling for — and certainly don’t want — restrictions or regulations affecting freedom of speech.

That's pretty terrifying.

 

[Dove]

Well at least the Parler people can go and join Trump's Blog

The clout of America's Big Tech Giants is such tha they can wipe out even the largest News Media conglomerates in other countries.

Why do you hate predatory Capitalism?

Devils advocate, If I buy a mom and pop mini market, I am under no obligation to stock Budweiser. (Yuuuge selling Beer in the States)

This is how he boils down the big tech monopoly issue.

Which just proves homeboy here has no fucking clue what anyone is saying. It's either socialism in his brain or this crony ass capitalism. His primitive leftarded mind cannot conceive of anything else. Or even allow others to explain it.

 

[Admin.]

Sorry Kids, just not a fan of Qanon insanity.

 

[Joe]

Sorry Kids, just not a fan of Qanon insanity.

Well I'm not QAnon, neither is the European Union.

But even socialistic Europe wants to place limits on Big Tech.

If you support Big Tech, then you're an Absolutist.

 

[Admin.]

Sorry Kids, just not a fan of Qanon insanity.

Well I'm not QAnon, neither is the European Union.

But even socialistic Europe wants to place limits on Big Tech.

If you support Big Tech, then you're an Absolutist.

And here you are, absolutely on Big Tech's Information Superhighway....curious.

 

[Omnipotent]

Well at least the Parler people can go and join Trump's Blog

The clout of America's Big Tech Giants is such tha they can wipe out even the largest News Media conglomerates in other countries.

Really? Youtube has good news channels..

 

[Dove]

Sorry Kids, just not a fan of Qanon insanity.

Do you know how intellectually lazy it is to dismiss everything she says because she bought into a conspiracy and admitted she did, and also gave insight into WHY people have gone that route?

Like Joe said. You are an absolutist. But you dont apply these high standards evenly.