This will 100% backfire. Platforms will cull creators they deem as risky and surprise them in recommendations. Only approved creators and vendors will be in searches which means political figures with controversial views will end suppressed more than before.
Another option is recommendations become like Facebook ads where creators will have to pay( bid) to be seen on the list.
One other option is having users have to opt in and as you said hide it behind a modest paywall
Apple_butters12 t1_j8qkyh7 wrote
Reply to comment by wart365 in House Republicans subpoena Apple, Facebook and Google over content moderation by bhodrolok
This will 100% backfire. Platforms will cull creators they deem as risky and surprise them in recommendations. Only approved creators and vendors will be in searches which means political figures with controversial views will end suppressed more than before.
Another option is recommendations become like Facebook ads where creators will have to pay( bid) to be seen on the list.
One other option is having users have to opt in and as you said hide it behind a modest paywall