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Re:Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19... by nisa on Monday May 18, 2020 @07:48AM (#23221157)
There is a difference between genuine alternative views and just cultish conspiracy content created for clicks that defies any law of physics - is it reasonable to recommend a video from someone who argues the lockdown is not warranted? Why not. Is it reasonable to recommend someone who denies the existence of the virus and want's to sell you his quack treatments? I don't think so.
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Re:Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19... by moftz on Monday May 18, 2020 @06:36PM (#23229187)
No, they are saying that having a discussion about how to deal with the pandemic is a little more above board than someone arguing that it's a 5G conspiracy.
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Re:Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19... by spaginal on Tuesday May 19, 2020 @10:46AM (#23235424)
It was a little above board to argue that the Earth wasn’t the center of the universe at one time, and it was fervently argued, dissenters were dealt with harshly.

Not saying there is a logical equivalency here, but this type of thinking is exactly why free speech is important, not why it’s dangerous.

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Re:Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19... by Elzear on Tuesday May 19, 2020 @12:34AM (#23231296)
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are removing some posts and videos from Bolsonaro.
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Re:Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19... by DagAgren on Tuesday May 19, 2020 @04:54AM (#23232776)
Yes, absolutely. The man is causing obvious harm and danger.
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