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A platform is given to cranks and vested interests to push their views

One only needs to read the comments section on newspaper websites to see this in action. Could methods be developed, such as ensuring commentators use their real names, to filter these views? Or, to play ‘devil’s advocate’, might free debate be harmed by placing harsh restrictions on contributors?

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A platform is given to cranks and vested interests to push their views
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