The Bizarre Reaction to FB's Decision to Get Out of News Business in Australia (opens in new tab)

(techdirt.com)

4 pointstony1015y ago2 comments

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I have no problem with a 'link tax' on market controlling type entities.

To me news is important, and providing a revenue connection from those market dominating sites that profit from providing a bunch of links to news stories is a system I can live with.

Much of the reaction is because Facebook is that dominant ...

draw_down5y ago

"The specific political distinction to which political actions and motives can be reduced is that between friend and enemy." - Carl Schmitt

Agreed it's nonsensical. Until you remember the above, then it starts to add up. There is no other principle in operation here.

The pair of tweets capturing the absurdity of this reaction is really wonderful, just beautiful stuff.

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