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One significant point of contention in this discussion is the quality of the conversation happening on social media platforms. Linda Tran highlighted the dangers associated with misinformation, recalling instances where misleading posts hampered emergency response efforts. While acknowledging the perils that come with unmoderated content, Tran emphasized that the deliberative nature of substantive debate matters, especially when discussing contentious issues such as climate change or policy decisions.
Robbie countered that the current methods of flagging misinformation often suppress legitimate conversations, where the interpretations of events or studies are often debated; however, they may be dismissed outright by politically motivated entities.