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Threads backtracks flagging right-wing users for spreading disinformation (mashable.com)

submitted 1 year ago by JRepin@lemmy.ml to c/technology@lemmy.ml

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When Threads launched on Wednesday, numerous right-wing users shared(opens in a new tab) their dissatisfaction(opens in a new tab) with Twitter's biggest competitor — on Twitter of course — over having their accounts flagged for disinformation. As of Friday, however, it seems the warning label on accounts that reported the issue has since disappeared.

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[–] cerement@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

if you merely believe in smaller government and think the GOP will give that to you, then you’re delusional and gullible

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Sure, but that doesn't make you a bad person.

I grew up as a fervent GOP supporter and thought they just weren't able to execute because I lived in a blue state, and then I moved to a red state and realized the problem isn't with any given party, but the lack of accountability when they have a clear majority.

So I now consider myself libertarian and vote for whichever candidate has a decent platform in a given election. In my state, that's usually libertarians and Democrats, and for President, it varies by election. My vote doesn't matter that much either way, but I try to do my due diligence anyway in case I can influence others who live in more interesting areas.

I dislike both major parties, but both field decent candidates from time to time. Unfortunately, that hasn't happened for President in quite some time though.