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Another critical issue is the question of user accountability. With decreased oversight, decentralized platforms may inadvertently foster communities that propagate harmful ideologies, making the need for self-regulation vital. Critics argue that giving users complete control could lead to echo chambers and discrimination against marginalized groups, raising ethical questions about the responsibilities that come with decentralization.
Concerns surrounding data privacy also persist. The very model of free access could conflict with the necessity of robust data protection measures. Users may still face threats to their privacy without the established protections that centralized networks (however imperfectly) sometimes offer.