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Re:Trump threatens to 'close' down social media platforms by throwaway4715 on Wednesday May 27, 2020 @04:39PM (#23329658)
All these people who bought iphones for the curated app store talking about how Twitter shouldn't be allowed to curate their product. Perhaps Twitter is big _because_ it curates its product. That's what people want.

The threat to force private entities to toe the line is the only speech issue here. If you think people want unedited speech then I believe Gab could use some of your money.

Re:Trump threatens to 'close' down social media platforms by mandelbrotwurst on Wednesday May 27, 2020 @04:44PM (#23329714)
Twitter has been increasing the amount of curation / censorship as they have grown.

Arguing that Twitter users must prefer said curation / censorship because Gab exists doesn't hold up because Twitter has other obvious advantages, like a massive network effect.

Re:Trump threatens to 'close' down social media platforms by ClumsyPilot on Wednesday May 27, 2020 @09:20PM (#23332284)
Thats like comparing a car dealership to a debating club.