The Big Tech War on Conservatives

In recent years, there has been a growing concern among conservatives that Big Tech companies such as Facebook, Google, and Twitter are censoring conservative viewpoints. This concern has been fueled by a number of high-profile incidents in which conservative users have been banned or suspended from these platforms. For example, in 2018, Facebook removed the page of conservative commentator Milo Yiannopoulos, and in 2021, Twitter banned former President Donald Trump.

Conservatives argue that this censorship is part of a broader effort by Big Tech companies to silence conservative voices and promote a liberal agenda. They point to the fact that these companies have close ties to the Democratic Party and that they have a history of donating to Democratic candidates. Additionally, they argue that the algorithms used by these companies to moderate content are biased against conservative viewpoints.

The Manipulators: Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Big Tech's War on Conservatives

by Peter J. Hasson

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Liberals, on the other hand, argue that Big Tech companies are simply trying to protect their users from harmful content. They point to the fact that these companies have a responsibility to prevent their platforms from being used to spread misinformation and hate speech. Additionally, they argue that the algorithms used by these companies are not biased against conservative viewpoints, but are simply designed to promote high-quality content.

The debate over Big Tech censorship is a complex one, with no easy answers. There is evidence to support both the conservative and liberal viewpoints. However, it is important to remember that these companies are private companies, and they have the right to decide what content is allowed on their platforms.

The Evidence for Big Tech Censorship

There is a growing body of evidence to support the claim that Big Tech companies are censoring conservative viewpoints. In 2018, a study by the Media Research Center found that Facebook had suppressed the reach of conservative news articles by as much as 90%. Another study, by the Pew Research Center, found that Twitter was more likely to suspend accounts that tweeted about conservative topics than accounts that tweeted about liberal topics.

In addition to these studies, there have been a number of high-profile incidents in which conservative users have been banned or suspended from Big Tech platforms. For example, in 2018, Facebook removed the page of conservative commentator Milo Yiannopoulos, and in 2021, Twitter banned former President Donald Trump.

These incidents have led many conservatives to believe that Big Tech companies are engaged in a deliberate effort to silence conservative voices. They argue that these companies have a bias against conservative viewpoints and that they are using their power to suppress conservative speech.

The Evidence Against Big Tech Censorship

Liberals argue that Big Tech companies are simply trying to protect their users from harmful content. They point to the fact that these companies have a responsibility to prevent their platforms from being used to spread misinformation and hate speech. Additionally, they argue that the algorithms used by these companies are not biased against conservative viewpoints, but are simply designed to promote high-quality content.

There is some evidence to support the liberal viewpoint. For example, a study by the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University found that Facebook's algorithm was not biased against conservative viewpoints. The study found that conservative content was actually more likely to be shared and liked than liberal content.

Additionally, Big Tech companies have taken steps to address the concerns of conservatives. For example, Facebook has created a new program to help conservative users get their content seen by more people. Twitter has also taken steps to make its platform more transparent and to reduce the number of false positives in its content moderation system.

The Implications of Big Tech Censorship

The debate over Big Tech censorship has important implications for democracy. If Big Tech companies are able to silence conservative voices, it could lead to a decline in political discourse and a more polarized society. Additionally, it could make it more difficult for conservatives to hold elected office and to influence public policy.

It is important to remember that Big Tech companies are private companies, and they have the right to decide what content is allowed on their platforms. However, it is also important to hold these companies accountable for their actions and to ensure that they are not using their power to suppress conservative speech.

The debate over Big Tech censorship is a complex one, with no easy answers. There is evidence to support both the conservative and liberal viewpoints. However, it is important to remember that these companies are private companies, and they have the right to decide what content is allowed on their platforms.

It is also important to hold these companies accountable for their actions and to ensure that they are not using their power to suppress conservative speech. Democracy depends on a free and open exchange of ideas, and we must not allow Big Tech companies to silence dissenting voices.

The Manipulators: Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Big Tech's War on Conservatives

by Peter J. Hasson

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