Re:YouTube and Reddit roll out new restrictions including ch...
by humanrebar on Thursday March 22, 2018 @09:04AM
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> ...that's their choice...
Sure. They can also choose to lie, say sexist things, and promote irresponsible drinking. And I'll criticize them if they do that, too.
I said:
1. It is by definition censorship.
2. People should strongly criticize things that are both legal and wrong.
I do think content hosts need some legal status if we want an open internet (and digital free speech) to survive. But because I'm for healthy conversation, I'm pushing back on replying to valid point with arguments for ending the conversation.
Sure. They can also choose to lie, say sexist things, and promote irresponsible drinking. And I'll criticize them if they do that, too.
I said:
1. It is by definition censorship.
2. People should strongly criticize things that are both legal and wrong.
I do think content hosts need some legal status if we want an open internet (and digital free speech) to survive. But because I'm for healthy conversation, I'm pushing back on replying to valid point with arguments for ending the conversation.