Censorship, evolution and solution

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Hello, everyone. I have a few concerns about the media these days and would like to share my thoughts with you.

NOTE: I’m not a native English speaker, so this may seem a bit generic, as I used GPT for translation purposes.

Censorship has come a long way from governments just banning books or blocking websites. Today, it’s way more complex and subtle. It’s not just governments—tech giants, algorithms, and content policies are shaping what we see and don’t see. It’s like an invisible hand deciding which opinions get traction and which ones get buried under layers of irrelevant content.

What’s even scarier is that a lot of censorship happens without us realizing it. Ever noticed a post that just… disappears? Or content that suddenly seems impossible to find? That’s the modern form of censorship at play. Posts aren’t necessarily deleted—they’re deprioritized or labeled by algorithms, making them practically invisible. And the worst part is, there’s no single entity to blame—it’s a combination of tech companies, governments, and even the automated systems designed to “improve” our browsing experience.

So, what is the solution?

Leverage Decentralized Platforms: Using platforms that don’t rely on a single authority to control content can break the monopoly. Decentralized systems distribute power, making it harder for any one group to censor information.

Push for Transparency: If we can understand how algorithms work and why certain posts are flagged, we can start holding platforms accountable. Right now, it’s like trying to fight an invisible enemy.

Support Independent Projects: There are emerging platforms that focus on community-driven governance, allowing users to have more say in what’s allowed or not. It’s not a perfect solution, but it’s a start.

Community Oversight: Instead of having platforms make all the decisions, why not let communities decide what’s appropriate through voting or decentralized governance models?

Would love to hear your thoughts!

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I totally get what you’re saying about how censorship has become more hidden these days. It’s not just about governments blocking stuff anymore; tech companies and algorithms are playing a huge role in what we see online.

Take Twitter, for example—before Elon took over, account bans were more straightforward. Now, it’s not just about bans; algorithms can quietly push posts down the feed, making certain information harder to find without any obvious notice.

I think there is potential out there, like Olas, to improve this current predicament. But I’m curious about what people are doing right now to navigate censorship. For me, it’s trying to find as many sources as possible and then forming my own opinion. However, I may end up with confirmation bias and anchoring.

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Hi thethinker,

You’ve nailed it—censorship today isn’t as straightforward as we’d expect. Algorithms and policies create a “soft censorship” that quietly limits what we can find or say, all while looking like neutral or “helpful” moderation.

That’s why it’s good to curate your own feed according to what you like.

We will see how Olas will deal with these problems, and what are their algorithms going to be based on.

Btw, what yall think about the community being the watcher? Any room for bias there, in any way?