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deegles
Immigrant here. I dramatically reduced my social media usage after the election. Seems like it was the right call.
secfirstmd
To give into fear and self censor?
deegles
Yes. My rights are on loan, so to speak, unlike those of a US citizen (which I am assuming you are).
ruytlm
I'm envisioning a comedy sketch, that will sadly likely become truth:

"The algorithm said we can't let you in because it thinks you're a threat."

"Can you tell me what it considered threatening, or how it makes its assessments?"

"Can't tell you how the algorithm works - that would be revealing national security secrets."

"Well can I be re-evaluated?"

"Yep. One moment. Okay, you fail again."

"What? Why?"

"It says here you tried to pry into the inner workings of vital national security technology, by asking how the algorithm works. That's an automatic disqualification from entry. Enjoy your flight home, and thank you for not entering the United States."

vastinfest
As always, I'm curious what happens if you don't have any social media accounts to turn over?