Re:Patreon Bars Anti-Feminist for Racist Speech, Inciting Re...
by specialist on Sunday December 30, 2018 @05:38PM
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The tension between freedom of association vs freedom of speech.
I'm strongly in the "my house, my rules" camp. Don't like my moderation? Fine, host your own party.
Some argue that today's large services have a greater responsibility. Because they serve a public good. In some cases approaching a public utility. So perhaps freedom of speech concerns outweigh "house rules" (freedom of association).
Per the paradox of tolerance, I have zero sympathy for the agitators (trolls), regardless of flavor, so am the wrong person to adjudicate.
I point out the (widespread) contradiction, because the other rights are often ignored.
I'm strongly in the "my house, my rules" camp. Don't like my moderation? Fine, host your own party.
Some argue that today's large services have a greater responsibility. Because they serve a public good. In some cases approaching a public utility. So perhaps freedom of speech concerns outweigh "house rules" (freedom of association).
Per the paradox of tolerance, I have zero sympathy for the agitators (trolls), regardless of flavor, so am the wrong person to adjudicate.
I point out the (widespread) contradiction, because the other rights are often ignored.