Between this on Apple TV+ and Netflix cancelling Patriot Act with Hassan Minaj, it seems there is definitely a big issue with profit driven platforms worried about pissing off actual nations by literally just stating facts.
For profit corporate owned platforms really are starting to show their limitations at this point. Eventually I think we’re going to need a lot more self hosted, possibly federated, platform hosting if we want to address the limitations imposed by a single for profit platform owner driven by engagement and beholden to investors.
Apple deplatforming Stewart is the same issue as Musk tanking Twatter or YouTube demonetizing small content creators because it’s profitable - a privately owned platform with the sole goal of maximizing profit and investment income doesn’t advance the cause of free discussion for the public good.
Touching_Grass@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Where can he go? Haven’t we turned every platform into profit seeking machines. Any places that could have supported this type of media got chocked out long ago. Were a generation for growing Mr.Beasts not Jon Stewarts. I’m typing all this during a 5 minute commercial break followed by 2 minute ads in the content for a ppv event.
numlok@lemmy.world 1 year ago
PBS?
digger@lemmy.ca 1 year ago
I would love a Jon Stewart PBS tote bag.
Lordgeoffery@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Hahah best response
Cethin@lemmy.zip 1 year ago
There are small independent news groups who I’m sure would be happy to have him. They don’t have their own streaming services, but could likely put his videos on their website or YouTube. The big issue is they couldn’t afford Stewart.
tilgare@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 year ago
Unless John Oliver is next to get the can, HBO has always been a safe spot for true free speech, and he really pushes the envelope. But they may not have room in their schedule for two shows like his.