you could check out what it looks like in the screengrab below.
The tech worldcant stop talking about Spotify but it doesnt seem like the streaming giant is actually listening.
you’re able to read about the sagahere.
Spotify also stated itll add a content advisory warning on any podcast episode that discusses COVID-19.
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If Im listening to a podcast, what are the chances that Im looking at the screen?
What if Im playing it on a smart speaker?
Do I need to check my app for labels every time I play an episode?
The streaming services text-based content warning plans address none of these problems.
Whats a good health-related content advisory?
Well update the story if we receive a response.
After much criticism, these companies started booting out content withvaccinemisinformation.
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This is clearly a falsity.
While Spotifys proposed content advisory tag is a step in the right direction, it doesnt go far enough.
They are part of the marketing campaign by these companies.
Plus, they are not doing a good job of highlighting information that is not conveyed by experts.
Studies suggest that labels are effective if theydebunk the information using verified resources.
However, just posting a warning might not be effective.
On an audio-first platform like Spotify, the chances of you noticing them goes down drastically.
As Doshi said, the effectiveness of these kinds of solutions ends up looking like lipstick on a pig.
But, asweve seen with Facebook, the whole platform not publisher argument doesnt have legs.
Spotifys reckoning might not be now, but it wont be long.
And a few warning labels wont stop its eventual comeuppance.
That’s one heck of a mixed bag.
He likes to say “Bleh.
That’s one heck of a mixed bag.
He likes to say “Bleh.”
