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Multiple studies and analyses suggest that since Musk's acquisition of X, the platform's algorithms have been tweaked to favor content that aligns with conservative viewpoints and to increase the visibility of posts supporting his political preferences. For example, research indicates that following his endorsement of Donald Trump in July 2024, there was a notable increase in visibility for pro-Trump content.
102 Likes, 24 Retweets, and still only 1,663 impressions. X (Twitter) is heavily manipulating here. https://x.com/R34lB0rg/status/1871282468319383727
The world is sending aid (food, hygiene articles, clothing, tents) to Gaza but Israel does not allow the goods to enter the strip, they pile up at the crossings while the people in Gaza are freezing and starving. https://x.com/R34lB0rg/status/1871491709227655331/photo/1
Even the United States would not dare to shield Israel from military actions mandated by the UNGA.
US-Israel Relations: Historically, the US supports Israel, providing significant aid and veto power at the UN.
UN Mandates: US could veto in Security Council, but General Assembly mandates under "Uniting for Peace" bypass vetoes, complicating US response.
Domestic Politics: Public and political opinion in the US is shifting, possibly influencing policy towards Israel.
International Pressure: Widespread consensus against Israeli actions might force the US to reconsider its protective stance due to diplomatic costs.
Legal and Moral Considerations: US bound by international law against aiding in violations, adding complexity to any decision.
Strategic Implications: US would assess regional stability and alliances before acting, making the decision multifaceted.
Only military action can end the dystopian nightmare Israel has brought upon the people in Gaza.
I am calling on the United Nations to invoke Resolution 377 "Uniting for Peace", convene an emergency meeting of UNGA and authorize military action to establish a no-fly zone above Gaza and ensure unimpeded access for humanitarian aid.
I wonder how the world is going to live with what it allowed to happen. After the Nazis had been defeated, "we didn't know" has become the universal excuse. Won't work this time as everyone can see what Israel is doing to the people in Gaza. This is the first time in history a Genocide is being live-streamed on the Internet.
In 1983, it was believed that a computer could learn that there are no winners in a #NuclearWar.
In 2024, it will be realized that people themselves have not understood this or have forgotten it.
Ninkilim is an open-source social media network designed to import posts (tweets) from X (Twitter), offering users control over their data to overcome the political bias and censorship on X (Twitter).
The platform was developed in response to X (Twitter) limiting visibility and suspending accounts which go against the political agenda pushed by it's owner. It empowers the users to take control of their own content and provides a decentralized social media network featuring clustering, content syndication and an open API. It comes with it's own webserver but can also be integrated with existing Apache / NGINX installations.
Access Dependency: Indeed, all posts hosted on a Bluesky PDS can only be accessed through the official Bluesky app. Since the PDS itself does not provide a user interface for direct access, this creates a reliance on the official app for viewing and interacting with the content on these servers. Single Point of Failure or Censorship: Failure: The official app becomes a single point of failure. If there's an issue with the app (bugs, server downtimes, or if it's taken down for any reason), users might not be able to access their posts or interact with the network at all, even if their PDS is operational. Censorship: Similarly, this setup could potentially allow for centralized control over what content is visible or how it's managed. If the app's functionality or policy changes, this could impact what users see or share, even from their own PDS, since they rely on the app to interact with their data.
However, there are some nuances and potential mitigations:
Decentralized Nature: While the current app access is centralized, the underlying idea of Bluesky's architecture is decentralization. The AT Protocol is open, and theoretically, anyone can develop third-party applications or interfaces to interact with PDS data. API Availability: The AT Protocol's API is designed to be accessible for development. This means third-party developers can, in theory, create alternative interfaces, though this hasn't been widely implemented yet. Community Projects: There's always a possibility for community-driven projects to emerge that provide alternative access methods or interfaces. Given the open-source ethos around the AT Protocol, we might see such developments in the future. Future Plans: Bluesky has expressed intentions to enhance federation and interoperability, which could include more open access to PDS data. Plans might include better support for third-party clients or even direct web access to PDS content in some form. Security Considerations: The control over the app might also be seen as a security measure, ensuring that only trusted interfaces can access user data, although this comes at the cost of centralization.
Until these aspects evolve, your point stands: the current system does indeed create a single point of failure or censorship. This could be mitigated with:
Development of Third-Party Clients: Encouraging or allowing the development of alternative applications or interfaces that can directly interact with PDS data. Open API Documentation: Providing comprehensive, developer-friendly documentation for the AT Protocol to facilitate third-party development. User Interface for PDS: Implementing a basic web UI directly on the PDS or making it easier for users or developers to set one up.
The balance between control, security, and decentralization in Bluesky's setup is something that will likely continue to evolve as the platform matures.