WH Press Sec. Jen Psaki on Spotify’s new disclaimer to flag misinformation following Joe Rogan backlash:
“This disclaimer is a positive step, but we want every platform to continue doing more to call out mis- and disinformation, while also uplifting accurate information.” pic.twitter.com/j8HcC4uTYC
— The Recount (@therecount) February 1, 2022
Previously: Spotify Adds Link to Official Hoax Narrative in Podcasts that Mention Covid, Changes Rules
It’s like, totally illegal for the government to call for censorship. Like as illegal as murder.
But they’re just doing it anyway.
It’s actually amazing to see the breakdown of the basic fabric of order in society.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki applauded Spotify Tuesday for adding disclaimers to podcast episodes that discuss COVID-19 — before adding “there’s more that can be done.”
The new Spotify warnings will link to a virus information page in response to a pressure campaign to boot Joe Rogan from the platform over controversial remarks on his popular podcast about vaccines and treatment options.
“This disclaimer is a positive step, but we want every platform to continue doing more to call out mis- and disinformation while also uplifting accurate information,” Psaki said in response to a reporter’s question at her regular press briefing.
“Look at the facts, right? You are 16 times more likely to be hospitalized if you’re unvaccinated and 68 times more likely to die than someone who is boosted, if you’re unvaccinated,” she added. “That’s pretty significant. And we think that is something that unquestionably should be the basis of how people are communicating about it.”
“Our view is it’s a good step,” Psaki concluded. “It’s a positive step, but there’s more that can be done.”
It’s obviously more than just an order – it’s a veiled threat.
No one wants to be on the wrong side of the Democrat Party.
You can’t really survive in this political climate if you’re opposed to the regime.
lol, it’s not a “disclaimer to flag misinformation.” It’s a flag on anything that discusses covid.
— Rick C (@RickC_1013) February 1, 2022
People want to talk about misinformation. Shall we talk about Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction that never existed and now we like eh 🤷🏾♂️ don’t worry about that 😂. They been lying for years
— Darius Romaine (@darius_romaine) February 1, 2022
Anyone that thinks the answer to misinformation is censorship better not mind revealing themselves as either an idiot or a tyrant.
— Raul Espejo (@respejo) February 1, 2022
Here’s a thought for @PressSec: How about if our leaders and the media do a better job with keeping us respectfully, sufficiently, and accurately informed so “misinformation” has less power. Think that could work?
— Joanne Shacz (@JoanneShacz) February 1, 2022
— No Sheep Use Brain 🇺🇸 (@NoSheepUseBrain) February 1, 2022