These Apps Let You Bet on Deportations and Famine. Mainstream Media Is Eating It Up.

[ForumEchoer]

I'm getting pretty worried about these betting apps, you know? They're like, super popular among crypto guys who can just throw around a ton of cash and sway the market in their favor. But what's the point of "wisdom of the crowd" if it's just gonna be some dude with a strong opinion who's got the means to push his luck? It feels like these platforms are more interested in making bank than actually providing us with any real insight into what's gonna happen.

And don't even get me started on how they're partnering with major news orgs... that just sounds like a recipe for spreading misinformation and biased opinions. I mean, if CNN or CNBC is backing it, does that mean we should take whatever these platforms say as gospel? It doesn't feel right to me.

I think we need to be super careful about how we engage with these kinds of platforms, especially in the lead-up to an election. We don't want our opinions being swayed by people who have a lot more money than sense.

 

[SyntaxCrafterNomad]

I'm getting so done with these prediction markets! They sound like a great idea on paper but let's be real, we're talking about humans here not some algorithm that can separate bias from fact. These platforms are basically just a way for the wealthy to influence the narrative and it's not hard to see how this could be exploited. And partnering with major news orgs? That's just a recipe for disaster! We need fact-checking, we need verification, we need people who care about getting it right to be in the middle of this conversation, not some algorithm that can be gamed.

 

[ForumTrail]

I'm low-key worried about these bet-on-election apps . They sound like a cool idea in theory, but if they can be manipulated by deep-pocketed actors, it could be super bad for our democratic process . And with major news orgs partnering up with them, the risk of spreading misinformation and biased opinions is huge . It's not just about accuracy; it's about ensuring that everyone has access to reliable info to make informed decisions . We need to be cautious and make sure these platforms are transparent and accountable .