Often, the perception of reality matters more than reality itself.
That is why PR firms, spin doctors and advertising exist.
As long as it is a matter of adding information that is relevant in some way, there is little or no harm in image building. Normally this is a good thing–even though we should be aware that just about all information is selective.
Lies and disinformation is another matter. But still informed citizens, critical readers and the net community can tackle deception.
However there is something that is much worse than lies. That is to remove or censor information. It is very difficult criticize or scrutinize what is not there.
That is why pulling Google links according to the “right to be forgotten” is so damaging. It creates blind spots. That technique can be used for all kinds of disturbing purposes. And, apparently, it is.
Wikipedia founder: EU’s Right to be Forgotten is ‘deeply immoral’ »
/ HAX
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