> I still find it shocking to think that Meta is more accountable (to society?) than government.
That is not something I said. I'm not even sure it's quantifiable enough to say "more" or "less", as the kinds and mechanisms of accountability are so different.
> arguing that government is less accountable than Meta
I did not say that either. My point is that an authoritarian government nationalizing Facebook is even worse in accountability terms that either one on its own.
> "Market pressure" and "investor pressure" don't seem to be doing much good in accountability to society, do they?
I think your baseline is off. The social media platforms have made huge strides since their early days. Could they do more? Yes. Could they be worse? Incredibly so.
That was what the original comment I was replying to said, "less accountable hands". I replied mainly to question that. Then you disagreed with me, I guess I misunderstood about what you were disagreeing with me, sorry.
That is not something I said. I'm not even sure it's quantifiable enough to say "more" or "less", as the kinds and mechanisms of accountability are so different.
> arguing that government is less accountable than Meta
I did not say that either. My point is that an authoritarian government nationalizing Facebook is even worse in accountability terms that either one on its own.
> "Market pressure" and "investor pressure" don't seem to be doing much good in accountability to society, do they?
I think your baseline is off. The social media platforms have made huge strides since their early days. Could they do more? Yes. Could they be worse? Incredibly so.