Tell government
to keep IT services
public
In Saskatchewan, we expect our government to spend our money wisely.
But the Sask Party government is doing just the opposite, by quietly privatizing IT services.
Since 2009, IT staff in the Ministry of Central Services have been cut by 43%. Meanwhile, overall spending has increased by 140%.
Clearly, government is still taking our money. Only now, they're giving it to big companies instead of local workers.
Meanwhile, Saskatchewan people are getting way less in-house expertise, while spending more money for the same work.
This is definitely a great plan – if you own an IT company.
The question is: why should we pay more and get less?
Tell the government to smarten up, and keep IT services public.
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Exposing the Dangers of Facebook Porn in the Age of Privatization
When we think of privatization, we often think of large corporations taking over government-run services like healthcare or transportation. However, there is another concerning trend of privatization happening within our digital space, particularly in the realm of social media. One of the most popular apps among young people, Facebook, has been facing criticism for its inability to control the spread of explicit content, or what is commonly referred to as "Facebook sex."
For those unfamiliar, Facebook is a popular social media app that allows users to create and share short videos. With over 800 million active users worldwide, it has become a cultural phenomenon and a breeding ground for viral trends and challenges. However, what many parents and users may not realize is that the app has also become a platform for the exploitation and objectification of minors.
One of the primary concerns with Facebook is its lax moderation policies, which have allowed for the proliferation of pornographic and sexually suggestive content. In fact, a recent investigation by The Guardian found that users could easily access thousands of videos containing explicit content simply by searching for terms like "onlyfans" or "porn." This is particularly alarming when you consider that a large portion of Facebook's user base is under the age of 18.
But how does this tie into the issue of privatization? As mentioned earlier, Facebook is a privately owned company, meaning it is not subject to the same regulations and oversight as government-run platforms. This allows them to have more control over their content and moderation policies, which in this case, has clearly failed.
Moreover, it has been reported that Facebook's parent company, Meta, has been considering selling the app due to pressures from the US government regarding anti-competition concerns. If this sale were to happen, we could potentially see an even greater disregard for user safety and privacy as the app is further removed from any government regulation or accountability.
So why should we care about Facebook's porn problem in the midst of all this talk about privatization? The answer is simple - our tax dollars are still paying for it. Facebook's presence and influence in our society, especially among young people, cannot be ignored. And by turning a blind eye to the app's problematic content and privatization, we are essentially allowing our government to waste our hard-earned money on a dangerous and unchecked platform.
It's time for our government to step in and take action against the spread of explicit content on Facebook. Greater regulations and oversight must be put in place to ensure that minors are protected and that users are not being bombarded with unsolicited and potentially harmful material.
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