Re:Censorship is bad even when it’s done by private companies
by woander on Wednesday November 06, 2019 @10:28PM
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Gab doesn't "embrace" bigots and extremists, they just embrace free speech.
You have to realize that most things can be viewed as bigotry and extremism. Look at how feminism and lgbt are viewed around the world - as extremism. Would you say twitter "embraces" bigotry and extremism because they allow feminism and lgbt on their platform?
It's a question about monopoly and fairness and the cultural values of america. Free speech is both a legal and a cultural concept.
You have to realize that most things can be viewed as bigotry and extremism. Look at how feminism and lgbt are viewed around the world - as extremism. Would you say twitter "embraces" bigotry and extremism because they allow feminism and lgbt on their platform?
It's a question about monopoly and fairness and the cultural values of america. Free speech is both a legal and a cultural concept.