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Hear me out…maybe these services have grown so much they should be regulated as a utility just like the airwaves used to be. Not saying that will fix the problem, but will at least make them accountable beyond their opaque corporate structures and whims.
Maybe? The problem I have with that is they are not a radio station or TV station. or even an analog to one like a streaming service that provides access to local news/weather. They do not chose a bunch of programs to host and they generate a VERY small amount number of their own videos, they are a user generated content hosting site.
A comprehensive regulation of the conduct of a user generated content hosting services would have to be written by competent, intelligent, and technologically knowledgeable lawmakers. Otherwise it is guaranteed to make things worse for the end user (see age verification laws).
I don’t disagree with anything you’re saying. I’m certainly not competent enough to speak on anything close to the technical nuances. But something like radio stations, water and gas utitilites, or public transportation systems - while many in the us are for profit, once they get too large, they should be managed as a utility.
Like, “congrats. You’re idea was super great, you won capitalism” now as a community we have to regulate it because it has become so intertwined in the fabric of our lives.
Regulation is important. Good Regulation is essential to a functioning society…otherwise, people start talking about guillotines or Tea Parties.