What do I mean by Daily Kos needs to stop promoting Trump branding?
Diarists are not carefully selecting images and end up using stock, press or even Trump campaign approved photos of Trump and various candidates posing with Trump signs. This image of Tim Scott, for instance:
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We see Trump logos all over as well. So when searching for Daily Kos, the images often display Trump logos, etc.
My modest proposal is for some policing to occur to make sure Trump brands and logos are not prominently displayed, unless its a Trump rally in front of the jail where he’s being perp-walked in an orange jumpsuit.
Let’s make sure our Kos images, unless its a story specific to marketing, does not include full a) Trump logos, b) flattering photos of Trump, c) flattering photos (i.e. deceptively normal) photos of Trump supporter or politicians with Trump.
Why go to these lengths? THIS IS NOT A NORMAL ELECTION. Trump is threatening to end Democracy and has allies in the courts and in US industrial power base. Despite our frustration with the mainstream media not treating this with the gravity it deserves, WE ARE GUILTY OF THE SAME THING HERE ON KOS.
So let’s self-police — downvote or report Trump logos in Kos imagery. Site editors — help remind people to not inadvertently promote Trump.