Charles Johnson on Nostr: The fact that every mainstream news site is now locked behind a paywall is a real ...
The fact that every mainstream news site is now locked behind a paywall is a real boon for the spread of misinformation, because very few right wing sites have paywalls — which means their disinfo and propaganda can spread much more easily. Paywalls are a slow motion disaster.
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