‘Extremely aggressive’ internet censorship spreads in the world’s democracies

Re:‘Extremely aggressive’ internet censorship spreads in the... by tptacek on Wednesday November 18, 2020 @09:43PM (#25145635)

I don't even have to reach this question to support my argument. You're effectively comparing 2020 to 2015. I'm comparing 2020 to 1980.

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Re:‘Extremely aggressive’ internet censorship spreads in the... by n0nc3 on Wednesday November 18, 2020 @10:31PM (#25145911)

You can't just toss out core enlightenment principles because a handful of loud simpletons latch on to bad ideas. Not without explaining why.

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Re:‘Extremely aggressive’ internet censorship spreads in the... by tptacek on Thursday November 19, 2020 @01:39AM (#25146859)

I object to the claim that I've tossed out any "core enlightenment principles" by observing that we have drastically fewer gatekeepers now than we did in 1980.

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Re:‘Extremely aggressive’ internet censorship spreads in the... by n0nc3 on Thursday November 19, 2020 @02:56AM (#25147198)

It is my understanding that toleration, free association, and free expression are core enlightenment principles that enable a civilization to be governed by reason. These are threatened by the censorious attitude of boomers and aging gen-xers with home equity to protect.

It is not unusual for older, wealthier elements of society to question the value of free expression for the masses. [1]

[1] https://www.amazon.com/democratic-enlightenment-philosophy-r...

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Re:‘Extremely aggressive’ internet censorship spreads in the... by raxxorrax on Thursday November 19, 2020 @11:13AM (#25150923)

Do you implicate that we need gatekeepers? If so, then yes, if not, then it was falsely concluded.

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