Big Quote by Bill Hagerty
“Dominant, ubiquitous Big Tech platforms are increasingly choosing which speakers and messages are approved for public discussion, using opaque, inconsistent, and politically motivated moderation practices that change by the day.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing on Platform Moderation, 2023
Big Tech’s opaque moderation decisions shape public discourse, raising concerns about fairness and transparency.
In simple terms: Moderation lacks transparency.
Demand clearer moderation policies.
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When to use this quote
- social media use
- political campaigning
- news consumption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards should guide moderation?
- How to balance free speech and safety?
Moderation may protect against harmful content.