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The NWT government and city of Yellowknife are describing in tweets, Instagram messages etc. how to search key evacuation information on CPAC and CBC. The broadcast carriers have a duty to carry emergency information, but Meta and X are blocking links.

While internet access is reportedly limited in Yellowknife, residents are finding this a barrier to getting current and accurate information. Even links to CBC radio are blocked.

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[–] cheery_coffee@lemmy.ca 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My opinion is no, they shouldn’t be beholden to paying for links and having to share certain links. That’s not good policy.

The real issue is whether these apps should carry emergency alerts and information, which is a much better way to frame it because that’s the actual issue here.

My bet is if there were an emergency broadcast protocol Facebook would adopt it, it would increase the legitimacy of their platform and build up some political equity they sorely lack right now.

[–] moody@lemmings.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The real issue is whether these apps should carry emergency alerts and information

Should they? Absolutely. Should they be forced to? I don't think so.

But, it seems like an easy gesture of goodwill to do it, if there's a system in place for it.

[–] cheery_coffee@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

Yeah I’m in agreement. Plus if you’re going to force one , how do you decide who else? Should Etsy need energy alerts?