And here's the problem with corporations that are 'world-wide' (even if they're a small percentage of world users).

[L&LD]

The Problem with Jon Stewart cancellation highlights a problem for Apple’s content

The problem with Jon Stewart seems to be that he could land Apple in hot water.

arstechnica.com

Their reach isn't just the hardware/software tech they provide. They are also increasingly controlling the narrative. This is why 'news' (by mainstream media) is ignored by me. I don't trust either side, no matter how quietly and politely they 'speak'.

 

[Crimliar]

Hopefully, those of us living in democratic socialist states will have a point where our governments intervene. It's a tougher call in libertarian (US anarchic definition) states!
Or @L&LD do you no longer trust anyone?

 

[L&LD]

I trust people I know (and have known, for years).

And even then, only as far as I can safely assume I can recover from.

Online? I do not have such an experience.

 

[sfx2000]

Their reach isn't just the hardware/software tech they provide. They are also increasingly controlling the narrative. This is why 'news' (by mainstream media) is ignored by me. I don't trust either side, no matter how quietly and politely they 'speak'.

Rings as true today as it did years ago...

I like Jon Stewart - at the same time, the folks paying his paycheck have their own interests...

 

[L&LD]

Yes, nothing new here. But being aware of this is a good first step to question what you're being spoon-fed, on the daily.