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Threads blocks searches related to covid and vaccines as cases rise (wapo.st)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Public health experts denounced the platform’s moderation policies, which they say restrict access to critical health information

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I mean I guess it's better than amplifying misinformation, but it's still a cop-out to get out of moderating the topic. Mildly curious just how many topics Threads censors search results for.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago

Honestly, credit where credit's due, I think this is likely the best possible solution the Twitter team can implement, hamstrung as it is. Would I prefer that verified experts get to talk freely while conspiracy nutjobs get censored? Absolutely. But with verification gutted and likely a lack of manpower on the content moderation team, auto-redirecting to a credible source seems like the best option.